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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages » Article 3 - Liens on Personal Property » Section 48-3-20 – [Rights of holder of lien for automobile service.]

The person entitled to a lien hereunder may retain such automobile in his possession until such lien is paid. Such lien may be enforced in the manner now or hereafter provided for the enforcement of mechanics’ liens in this state; or in the manner now provided under Sections 48-3-13 and 48-3-14 NMSA 1978, or hereafter provided by any amendments thereof or any laws of New Mexico in substitution therefor.

History: Laws 1937, ch. 150, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 63-315; 1953 Comp., § 61-3-18.

ANNOTATIONS

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Bailee’s lien for work on goods as extending to other goods of the bailor in his possession, 25 A.L.R.2d 1037.

61A C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 743 to 759.