N.Y. LIE Law § 185
This is the official text of N.Y. LIE Law § 185, part of New York’s LIE Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LIE Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Lien of manufacturers and throwsters of silk goods
Official statutory text
§ 185. Lien of manufacturers and throwsters of silk goods. All persons\nor corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, spinning or\nthrowing silk into yarn or other goods, shall be entitled to a lien upon\nthe goods and property of others in their possession for the amount of\nany account that may be due them, from the owners of such silk, by\nreason of any work and labor performed, and materials furnished in or\nabout the manufacturing, spinning or throwing of the same, or other\ngoods, of such owner or owners. Such lien shall not be waived or\nimpaired by the taking of any note or notes for the moneys so due, or\nfor the work and labor performed and materials furnished.\n
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