Shipwright's possessory lien
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 17 U.S. 438 - The General Smith · 1819Most cited · 178 citing opinions
A ship-wright, indeed, who has taken a ship into his own possession to repair it, is not bound to part with the possession, until he is paid for the repairs, any more than any other artificer. But if he has once parted with the possession, or has worked upon it, without taking possession, he is not deemed a privileged creditor, having any claim upon the ship itself.
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