CHAP. 191.—An ACT for the protection of mechanics by giving
them a lien on articles repaired.

Approved February 25, 1880.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
where an agreement shall have been made between any me-
chanic and any other person whatsoever, regarding the price
for the repairs of any gun, pistol, plow, wagon, or any other
article whatsoever, the said gun, pistol, plow, wagon, or other
article, as the case may be, shall be subject to a lien in favor of
said mechanic for any amount that may be due said mechanic
for repairs as aforesaid, and the said mechanic may retain the
said gun, pistol, plow, wagon, or other article, as the case may
be, until said amount due for said repairs be paid; and if it be
not paid within thirty days after it is due, the said mechanic
shall have the same remedies for the enforcement of his lien as
are given by existing law to a landlord having a lien on per-
sonal property for rent.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.