The purpose and intent of Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81 is to provide an inexpensive means of enforcing liens for small amounts, and to that end the provisions of said sections shall be construed to create a lien in addition to, and shall not exclude, any liens which may exist by virtue of either the common law or any other statute of the State of Mississippi.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 85 - Debtor-Creditor Relationship
Article 3 - Sale of Timepiece, Jewelry, etc. For Repair Charges
§ 85-7-73. Sale of watches, jewelry, etc., left over 90 days for repairs, etc. permitted
§ 85-7-77. Sale; disposition of proceeds
§ 85-7-79. Notices required to be posted
§ 85-7-81. Purpose and intent of Sections 85-7-71 through 85-7-81