2A:44-22. Removal of vehicle from keeper's control; seizure A garage keeper acquiring a lien under this article shall not lose the same by reason of allowing the motor vehicle or part thereof to be removed from his control, and if so removed, he may, after demand of payment of claim either personally or by registered mail if the owner's address is known, and without further process of law, seize without force and in a peaceable manner the motor vehicle or part thereof, wherever found in this state. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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