Jones v. Boswell

OPINION

RICK STRANGE, Justice.

This is a suit alleging trespass to chattel. David Jones and Connie Jones sued David Boswell claiming that he wrongfully deprived them of possession of their Caterpillar bulldozer. The jury found that Boswell did not commit a trespass, and the trial court entered a take-nothing judgment. Because Boswell did not have a valid possessory lien, we reverse.

I. Background Facts

Chris and James Lloyd contracted with Boswell to purchase sand. The Lloyds needed a bulldozer to pile the sand, and they called Morris Jones. Morris worked as a dozer operator for David and Connie.…