Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Tanchanco

By JUDGE MICHAEL P, McWEENY

This matter was taken under advisement following oral arguments by counsel on August 25, 1989. For the reasons set forth below the Court finds the priority lien is held by the Defendant Performance Technics.

In 1986 Defendant Alfred Tanchanco leased a Ford Aerostar Cargo Van from Tysons Ford, Inc., under a lease agreement subsequently assigned to Plaintiff Ford Motor Credit Company. Under the lease agreement Defendant Tanchanco was responsible for all necessary repairs and maintenance on the vehicle. Virginia Códe §§ 43-32 and 43-33 creates statutory liens for unpaid…