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seaman's lien [2 records]

Record 1 2009-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maritime Law
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
  • Maritime Organizations
DEF

The lien which a seaman has on the ship for his wages, which he may enforce either in a court of admiralty or a court of common law.

CONT

A master or seaman by any agreement other than one provided for in this chapter may not forfeit the master's or seaman's lien on the vessel or be deprived of a remedy to which the master or seaman otherwise would be entitled for recovery of wages.

OBS

The terms "seaman" and "mariner" are used interchangeably in general contexts although the term "mariner" is often restricted to legal documents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit maritime
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
  • Organisations maritimes
Key term(s)
  • privilège du marin

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maritime Law
CONT

[The mariner's lien] is one of the oldest and best recognized maritime liens. It exists as a rule in favor of every one who, in justice, can be regarded as a seaman. It follows the ship and its proceeds into whatever hands they go.

OBS

the terms "seaman" and "mariner" are used interchangeably in general contexts although the term "mariner" is often restricted to legal documents.

Key term(s)
  • seaman's lien

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit maritime
Key term(s)
  • privilège de marin
  • privilège des marins

Spanish

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