absolute and unconditional 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 maritime law attaches an absolute and unconditional lien upon the property. The possession is not necessary to its validity. Indeed, in cases of seaman's wages and bottomry, the party entitled to the lien never has possession.
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