§ 34-29-3. Priority of lien over owner’s interest.
The lien created hereby shall be paramount to the title, lien, interest, or incumbrance of any owner or owners, as herein defined, unless the owner or owners shall have notified the processor by registered or certified mail of the interest of the owner or owners prior to the time when the processor shall commence to perform work or labor or to furnish materials in and about the activities set forth in § 34-29-2 and prior to the time that any lien on the goods shall have arisen by virtue of the provisions of this chapter; and this paramount right of the processor shall not be surrendered or waived excepting by express written agreement between the parties involved.
History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1354, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 446, § 5; P.L. 1956, ch. 3780, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 34-29-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-29 - Textile Processors’ Liens
Section 34-29-1. - Definitions.
Section 34-29-2. - Lien on textiles for processing.
Section 34-29-3. - Priority of lien over owner’s interest.
Section 34-29-4. - Lien unimpaired by judgment or taking of bill or note for debt.
Section 34-29-5. - Sale of goods — Notice — Disposition of proceeds.