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§ 48-3-23 NMSA 1978

Possession; when lien shall not exist

1941 Comp., § 63-318, enacted by Laws 1953, ch. 125, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 61-3-21.

The possession required under this act [ 48-3-22 to 48-3-27 NMSA 1978] shall be physical custody. No lien shall exist where:

A. the article has not been delivered to the physical custody of the person or firm claiming the lien;

B. without fraud or false representation, the physical custody of the article has been surrendered by the person or firm performing the work or service;

C. the person or firm performing the work or service has accepted collateral security for payment of the amount due.

Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.