§ 26-1-7-307 — Lien of carrier

(a) A carrier has a lien on the goods
covered by a bill of lading or on the proceeds from the goods for
charges after the date of the carrier's 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's lien is limited to charges stated in the bill or the applicable
tariffs or, if no charges are stated, a reasonable charge.
(b) A lien for charges and expenses under subsection (a) 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 those charges and expenses. Any other lien under
subsection (a) is effective against the consignor and any person that
permitted the bailor to have control or possession of the goods unless
the carrier had notice that the bailor lacked authority.
(c) A carrier loses its lien on any goods that it voluntarily delivers
or unjustifiably refuses to deliver.
Formerly: Acts 1963, c.317, s.7-307. As amended by
P.L.143-2007, SEC.45.