Same here in the states. It is usually called a mechanics and materialmen's
lien. Difficult to enforce and each state has very specific time and noitice
requirements to file the lien. Historically, they were much abused and thus
have undergone a lot of revision.

They are most often employed in the construction business but I'm sure they
could be used by auto mechanics as well.

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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
Date: Jan 17, 2007 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: Moral qestion
To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

All across Canada, actually.

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