Delaware § 3701 - Preference of lien.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 3701 — Preference of lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3701. Preference of lien.
Ships and vessels of all kinds built, repaired, fitted, furnished and supplied with necessities for navigation within this State, shall be subject to a lien for all debts contracted by the builders, owners, master, agents or consignees thereof for work done or materials and supplies found or provided in the building, repairing, fitting, furnishing, supplying or equipping of the same in preference to any other debt due from the builders, masters, owners, agents or consignees thereof, except for salvage, and such debts shall be a lien upon the ship or vessel in the same manner as if the work had been done or the materials or supplies had been furnished outside of this State and in a port foreign to the home port of the ship or vessel.
22 Del. Laws, c. 208, § 1; Code 1915, § 2860; Code 1935, § 3341; 25 Del. C. 1953, § 3701;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3701
What does Delaware Code § 3701 cover?
Section 3701 ("Preference of lien.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 3701?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 3701 apply to my situation?
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