Archer v. Ramsay Motors, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff sues defendants for converting his BMW automobile and defendants, on the other hand, assert three counterclaims for monies owed. This matter was tried by the Court without a jury. The major issues, among others, before this Court are whether the common law lien supersedes the local statutory mechanic’s lien, codified at 28 V.I.C. § 581 et seq., and whether defendants were legally justified in detaining plaintiff’s vehicle on the ground that plaintiff owed defendants money.

For the reasons set forth below, the Court holds (1) that the applicable law to…