400.7-307. Lien of carrier. - Missouri Statutes

Lien of carrier.

400.7-307. (1) A carrier has a lien on the goods covered bya bill of lading for charges subsequent to the date of itsreceipt of the goods for storage or transportation (includingdemurrage and terminal charges) and for expenses necessary forpreservation of the goods incident to their transportation orreasonably incurred in their sale pursuant to law. But against apurchaser for value of a negotiable bill of lading a carrier'slien is limited to charges stated in the bill or the applicabletariffs, or if no charges are stated then to a reasonable charge.

(2) A lien for charges and expenses under subsection (1) ongoods which the carrier was required by law to receive fortransportation is effective against the consignor or any personentitled to the goods unless the carrier had notice that theconsignor lacked authority to subject the goods to such chargesand expenses. Any other lien under subsection (1) is effectiveagainst the consignor and any person who permitted the bailor tohave control or possession of the goods unless the carrier hadnotice that the bailor lacked such authority.

(3) A carrier loses his lien on any goods which hevoluntarily delivers or which he unjustifiably refuses todeliver.

(L. 1963 p. 503 § 7-307)