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California Harbors and Navigation Code

§ 493

HNC § 493Div. 3 · Ch. 2 · Art. 3

Statute text

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The mate and seamen of a vessel have a general lien, independent of possession, upon the vessel and freightage, for their wages, which is superior to every other lien.

Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

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