Texas Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens and the Scope of the Preferential Lien on Removables

Date

1984

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Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

The intricacies of mechanic's and materialman's liens are a constant source of confusion for Texas courts and attorneys. The most troublesome aspect of Texas mechanic's lien law involves priority contests. The most harmful result of the uncertainty existing in this area of Texas property law is that lenders, original contractors, subcontractors, and developers do not know how to protect their varied interests. Resolution of this uncertainty is of paramount importance to all segments of the construction industry. This article attempts to provide an overview of Texas mechanic's and materialman's lien law and to focus specifically on the scope of the preferential lien on removable improvements.

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Mechanic liens, Materialman liens, Preferential lien, Removable improvements, Lien law, Relation back doctrine, Constitutional liens, Statutory liens, Blaylock test, Material injury, Richard H. Sikes, Inc. v. L & N Consultants, Inc., Kaspar v. Cockrell-Riggins Lighting Co., L & N Consultants, Inc. v. Sikes

Citation

15 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 673