2001 Minnesota Statutes

     514.19 Right of detainer. 

    A lien and right of detainer exists for: 

    (1) transporting property, other than harvested crops or 
 livestock, from one place to another but not as a carrier under 
 article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code; 

    (2) keeping or storing property, other than harvested crops 
 or livestock, as a bailee but not as a warehouse operator under 
 article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code; 

    (3) the use and storage of molds and patterns in the 
 possession of the fabricator belonging to the customer for the 
 balance due from the customer for fabrication work; 

    (4) making, altering or repairing any article, other than 
 livestock, or expending any labor, skill or material on it; 

    (5) reasonable charges for a vehicle rented as a 
 replacement for a vehicle serviced or repaired and being 
 retained as provided by this section. 

    The liens embrace all lawful charges against the property 
 paid to any other person by the person claiming the lien, and 
 the price or value of the care, storage or contribution and all 
 reasonable disbursements occasioned by the detention or sale of 
 the property. 

    HIST: (8508) RL s 3522; 1905 c 328 s 2; 1907 c 114 s 2; 1965 c 
 812 s 12; 1983 c 301 s 217; 1986 c 444; 1999 c 78 s 1; 2001 c 57 
 s 1