New Jersey § 2a:44-59
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-59, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:44-59.
A debt contracted by an owner of a vessel within this State, shall be a continuing
lien upon the vessel and her apparel until paid, for: a. Labor performed or materials or articles furnished in this State for the building,
repairing, fitting, furnishing or equipping the vessel in this State at the time when
the same was performed or were furnished; or b. Supplies, provisions and stores furnished within this State for the use of the
vessel; or c. Towing, wharfage and drydockage of the vessel and the expenses of keeping the same
in storage in port in water or on land, including expenses incurred in taking care
of and employing persons to watch the vessel. The lien shall be preferred to all other liens on the vessel, except mariner's wages.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:44-59
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-59 cover?
Section 2a:44-59 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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