New Jersey § 2a:44-174
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-174, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:44-174.
Every person, firm or corporation who shall perform work of any sort upon any watch,
clock or jewelry for a price, at the request or with the consent of the owner thereof,
his representative or any other person lawfully in possession thereof, shall have
a lien upon such watch, clock or jewelry for the sum due for such work, and may, without
process of law, retain the same at any time it is lawfully in his possession until
the sum due is paid. Said lien shall be for the work done and it shall also include the value or agreed
price, if any, of all materials furnished by the lien claimant in connection with
the work.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:44-174
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-174 cover?
Section 2a:44-174 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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