North Carolina § 44A-3 - When lien arises and terminates.
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§ 44A-3. When lien arises and terminates.
Liens conferred under this Article arise only when the lienor acquires possession of the property and terminate and become unenforceable when the lienor voluntarily relinquishes the possession of the property upon which a lien might be claimed, or when an owner, his agent, a legal possessor or any other person having a security or other interest in the property tenders prior to sale the amount secured by the lien plus reasonable storage, boarding and other expenses incurred by the lienor. The reacquisition of possession of property voluntarily relinquished shall not reinstate the lien. Liens conferred under this Article do not terminate when the lienor involuntarily relinquishes the possession of the property. History (1967, c. 1029, s. 1; 1991, c. 344, s. 3; c. 731, s. 2.) Legal Periodicals. - For note on garagemen's liens and duress of goods, see 54 N.C.L. Rev. 1106 (1976).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 44A-3 cover?
Section 44A-3 ("When lien arises and terminates.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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