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A repair shops rights to a lien on such cars and to sell them are set out in Texas Property Code sections 70.001, et seq., and Texas Business Commerce Code sections 9.609, et seq. The process to perfe...
See Full GuideAs a general rule, any contract that seeks to restrain trade is illegal in Texas. That provision is set out in Texas Business Commerce Code section 15.05, which states: Sec.15.05.UNLAWFUL PRACTICES. ...
See Full GuideA motor vehicle repairer has a "possessory lien" under Texas Property Code section 70.001(a). To qualify for the "possessory lien" the repairer must possess the vehicle. There are other provisions in s...
See Full GuideThe procedure for filing a mechanic's lien in Texas depends on the nature of the project (whether it is residential, homestead or commercial), and who the owner may be (private or public). The procedur...
See Full GuideMuch of a judgment debtor's property in Texas is exempt (in other words, safe) from seizure by creditors, even those with a judgment. The property designated as exempt is set out in Chapters 41 and 42 ...
See Full GuideThe answer to this question is controlled by Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code, which sets out the process for filing and invalidating mechanic's and materialman's liens in Texas. Under Chapter 53...
See Full GuideThis guide is intended to highlight necessary provisions the owner should have in the contract for home improvment work. When an owner solicits bids forhome improvment work, the contractor will provid...
See Full GuideWhen all else fails, a subcontractor will claim that he is entitled to money based on the legal doctrine of quantum meruit (payment for the value provided). It does not matter that the subcontractor di...
See Full GuideIt happens often the owner pays the contractor in full, but the contractor does not finish the project. Or, the contractors work is defective, and he does not return to correct it. Now what? First, yo...
See Full GuideTexas Civil Practive & Remedies Code Chapter 95 Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 95 protects an owner of construction projects as long as (1) the owner did not exercise or retain control ...
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