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lien for freight

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From 66 U.S. 108 - 4885 Bags of Linseed · 1861Most cited · 65 citing opinions

The lien of the carrier by water for his freight, under the ordinary bill of lading, although it is maritime, yet it stands upon the same ground with the carrier by land, and arises from his right to retain the possession until the freight is paid, and is lost by an unconditional delivery to the consignee