                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LIEN OF CARRIER (§ 8.7-307)

1. A carrier has a lien on the goods covered by a bill of lading or on the
proceeds thereof in his possession for charges subsequent to the date of its
receipt of the goods for storage or transportation (including demurrage and
terminal charges) and for expenses necessary for preservation of the goods
incident to their transportation or reasonably incurred in their sale pursuant
to law. However, against a purchaser for value of a negotiable bill of lading, a
carrier&#8217;s lien is limited to charges stated in the bill, or, if no charges
are stated, a reasonable charge.

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

3. A carrier loses his lien on any goods that he voluntarily delivers or
unjustifiably refuses to deliver.

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