Asked by Judie Alfaro on Jun 12, 2024

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Kim goes to Tanya's house to tune her guitar for a reasonable fee.Tanya does not pay.Does Kim have a possessory lien on the guitar?

A) Yes,because Kim provided a service to Tanya which Tanya did not pay for.
B) Only if Kim and Tanya entered into a contract where the guitar acted as collateral.
C) No,because Kim is not an artisan or an innkeeper.
D) No,because Kim was not in possession of the guitar.

Possessory Lien

A legal right allowing an individual to retain possession of property until a debt owed by the property owner is paid.

Artisan

A skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand that may be functional or strictly decorative.

  • Gain insight into the concept and application of liens in securing interests.
  • Acquire knowledge about the legal grounds supporting artisans' liens and identify the situations in which they can be legally enforced.
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Teeyahni EdouardJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A possessory lien requires possession by the improver or provider of services,as well as debt created by the improvement or the provision of services concerning the goods.