Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Mechanic authorized by client to repair auto. Mechanic repaired specifc work which was to put inserts to free the motor as diagnosed.Motor was freed,but during test drive motor locked again due to bad pistons and cranks. The client refused to purchase additional parts for a span of two months after which client purchased some parts every other week for a period of a month which delayed the repair process. The motor needed more parts to complete the repair(actually a complete overhaul). Mechanic informed client that he would fore go labor fee and do the extra work if client would pay for his additional parts needed for job completion, instead client refused, stating he had no more money.The mechanic sent certified letter asking client to come to jobsite to see and discuss contract because work couldnot be completed.Attempts to negotiate conflict was tried by contacting family to no avail.Now client is threatening to file criminal charges against mechanic for keeping car. The vehicle is dismantled still awaiting parts.What recourse can be done to resolve this action?


Asked on 8/15/10, 9:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Sounds to me like you have a mechanics lien on the car. You need to contact a lawyer and begin the procedure for foreclosing the lien; it will involve paperwork, time deadlines, certified letters, etc.

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Answered on 8/21/10, 8:30 am


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