qualified lien
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 48 U.S. 729 - Pliny Cutler v. William a Rae · 1849Most cited · 111 citing opinions
The captain has a right to retain them until the general average with which they are charged has been paid or secured... This right of retainer, therefore, is a qualified lien, to which the party is entitled by the maritime law. But it depends on the possession of the goods by the master or ship-owner, and ceases when they are delivered to the owner or consignee. It does not follow them into their hands, nor adhere to the proceeds.
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