California § 453 - The master of a vessel can hypothecate it upon bottomry only when he can not othe
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§ 453. The master of a vessel can hypothecate it upon bottomry only when he can not othe
The master of a vessel can hypothecate it upon bottomry only when he can not otherwise relieve the necessities of the vessel, and is unable to reach adequate funds of the owner, or to obtain any funds upon the personal credit of the owner, and when previous communication with the owner is precluded by the urgent necessity of the case.
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 453 cover?
Section 453 ("The master of a vessel can hypothecate it upon bottomry only when he can not othe") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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