Legal Opinion
Iacomini v. Liberty Mutual Insurance
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided August 7, 1985No. 84-363PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
The issue presented in this case is whether a party may subject an owner’s interest in an automobile to a lien for repair and storage charges, without the owner’s knowledge, acquiescence, or consent. We hold that no common law or statutory lien may be created under such circumstances, but that equitable relief for unjust enrichment may be appropriate.
On August 10, 1983, the plaintiff, Richard Iacomini, d/b/a Motor Craft of Raymond, contracted with one Theodore Zadlo for the tow*75ing, storage, and repair of a 1977 Mercedes Benz 450-SL. Mr. Zadlo represented himself to be the owner of the car and…
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- R. Zoppo Co. v. City of ManchesterSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1982
- American Investors Life Insurance v. Green Shield Plan, Inc.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1960
- Small v. RobinsonSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1879
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