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PROPERTY CODE
TITLE 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS
SUBTITLE B. LIENS
CHAPTER 57. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN
Sec. 57.001. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN. A mechanic, laborer, or
other person who works or uses tools or a team in the
construction, operation, or repair of a railroad or railroad
equipment has a lien on the railroad and equipment for the amount
owed for the labor or the use of the tools or team.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.002. PRIORITY. A lien under this chapter takes priority
over all other liens on the same property.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.003. DURATION OF LIEN. A lien under this chapter ceases
to exist 12 months after the day that it is created, unless the
lien claimant has sued to foreclose the lien.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.004. ENFORCEMENT. A court in a suit to foreclose the
lien shall render judgment for the amount due and order to be
sold as much of the railroad right-of-way and equipment as is
necessary to satisfy the judgment only if:
(1) the work was performed at the instance of the railroad
company or the company's agent, contractor, or subcontractor; and
(2) the amount claimed is due.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.005. VENUE. A suit to foreclose a lien under this
chapter may be brought in a county in which:
(1) the work was performed or any part of the cause of action
accrued; or
(2) the principal office of the railroad company is located.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.006. PARTIES. Holders of other liens on the same
property are not necessary parties to a suit to foreclose a lien
under this chapter but may intervene in the suit.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
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Statutes > Texas > Property-code > Title-5-exempt-property-and-liens > Chapter-57-railroad-laborer-s-lien
PROPERTY CODE
TITLE 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS
SUBTITLE B. LIENS
CHAPTER 57. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN
Sec. 57.001. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN. A mechanic, laborer, or
other person who works or uses tools or a team in the
construction, operation, or repair of a railroad or railroad
equipment has a lien on the railroad and equipment for the amount
owed for the labor or the use of the tools or team.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.002. PRIORITY. A lien under this chapter takes priority
over all other liens on the same property.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.003. DURATION OF LIEN. A lien under this chapter ceases
to exist 12 months after the day that it is created, unless the
lien claimant has sued to foreclose the lien.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.004. ENFORCEMENT. A court in a suit to foreclose the
lien shall render judgment for the amount due and order to be
sold as much of the railroad right-of-way and equipment as is
necessary to satisfy the judgment only if:
(1) the work was performed at the instance of the railroad
company or the company's agent, contractor, or subcontractor; and
(2) the amount claimed is due.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.005. VENUE. A suit to foreclose a lien under this
chapter may be brought in a county in which:
(1) the work was performed or any part of the cause of action
accrued; or
(2) the principal office of the railroad company is located.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.006. PARTIES. Holders of other liens on the same
property are not necessary parties to a suit to foreclose a lien
under this chapter but may intervene in the suit.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
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TITLE 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS
SUBTITLE B. LIENS
CHAPTER 57. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN
Sec. 57.001. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN. A mechanic, laborer, or
other person who works or uses tools or a team in the
construction, operation, or repair of a railroad or railroad
equipment has a lien on the railroad and equipment for the amount
owed for the labor or the use of the tools or team.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.002. PRIORITY. A lien under this chapter takes priority
over all other liens on the same property.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.003. DURATION OF LIEN. A lien under this chapter ceases
to exist 12 months after the day that it is created, unless the
lien claimant has sued to foreclose the lien.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.004. ENFORCEMENT. A court in a suit to foreclose the
lien shall render judgment for the amount due and order to be
sold as much of the railroad right-of-way and equipment as is
necessary to satisfy the judgment only if:
(1) the work was performed at the instance of the railroad
company or the company's agent, contractor, or subcontractor; and
(2) the amount claimed is due.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.005. VENUE. A suit to foreclose a lien under this
chapter may be brought in a county in which:
(1) the work was performed or any part of the cause of action
accrued; or
(2) the principal office of the railroad company is located.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
Sec. 57.006. PARTIES. Holders of other liens on the same
property are not necessary parties to a suit to foreclose a lien
under this chapter but may intervene in the suit.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
1984.
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