Trinity Yachts, LLC v. Mike & Jerry's Auto Parts, Inc.

¶ 55. Today’s majority opinion presents an excellent and, I believe, accurate discussion . of the law of Mississippi regarding privity and the necessity of privity in most lien situations. However, I am of the opinion that, in requiring privity for a lien pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 85-7-7 the majority exceeds the .constitutional power of the Court by judicially amending the statute.

¶ 56. Section 85-7-7 provides as follows:

There shall be a lien on all ships, steamboats and other water craft for work done or materials supplied by any person in this state for or concerning the…