common carrier's lien

common carrier's lien
A lien existing independently of contract on goods delivered to a common carrier for carriage, which attaches as soon as the carrier's liability as such begins, and continues until the freight charges, including storage charges, are paid. 13 Am J2d Car § 497.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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