8.7-307 - Lien of carrier. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.7-307. Lien of carrier.

(1) A carrier has a lien on the goods covered by a bill of lading or on theproceeds thereof in his possession for charges subsequent to the date of itsreceipt of the goods for storage or transportation (including demurrage andterminal charges) and for expenses necessary for preservation of the goodsincident to their transportation or reasonably incurred in their salepursuant to law. However, against a purchaser for value of a negotiable billof lading, a carrier's lien is limited to charges stated in the bill, or, ifno charges are stated, a reasonable charge.

(2) A lien for charges and expenses under subsection (1) on goods that thecarrier was required by law to receive for transportation is effectiveagainst the consignor or any person entitled to the goods unless the carrierhad notice that the consignor lacked authority to subject the goods to suchcharges and expenses. Any other lien under subsection (1) is effectiveagainst the consignor and any person who permitted the bailor to have controlor possession of the goods unless the carrier had notice that the bailorlacked such authority.

(3) A carrier loses his lien on any goods that he voluntarily delivers orunjustifiably refuses to deliver.

(Code 1950, §§ 61-30 to 61-35; 1964, c. 219; 2004, c. 200.)