Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Goods Act 1958 - SECT 49

Termination of lien

49. Termination of lien



(1) The unpaid seller of goods loses his lien thereon-

   (a)  when he delivers the goods to a carrier or other bailee for the
        purpose of transmission to the buyer without reserving the right of
        disposal of the goods;

   (b)  when the buyer or his agent lawfully obtains possession of the goods;

   (c)  by waiver thereof.

(2) The unpaid seller of goods having a lien thereon does not lose his lien by
reason only that he has obtained judgment for the price of the goods.

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