South Carolina § 29-9-10 Liens for labor performed and materials furnished.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 29-9-10 — Liens for labor performed and materials furnished.

South Carolina § 29-9-10

Title 29MORTGAGES AND OTHER LIENS

Ch. 9LIENS ON SHIPS AND VESSELS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 29-9-10 (2026).

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When, by virtue of a contract, expressed or implied, with (a) the owners of a ship or vessel, (b) the agents, contractors or subcontractors of such owners or any of them or (c) any person having been employed to construct, repair or launch such ship or vessel or to assist them, money is due to any person for labor performed, materials used or labor and materials furnished in the construction, launching or repair of such ship or vessel in this State or for constructing the launchingways for or for provisions, stores or other articles furnished for or on account of such ship or vessel in this State, such person shall have a lien upon the ship or vessel, her tackle and furniture, to secure the payment of such debt which shall be preferred to all others thereon, except mariners' wages, and sha

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When, by virtue of a contract, expressed or implied, with (a) the owners of a ship or vessel, (b) the agents, contractors or subcontractors of such owners or any of them or (c) any person having been employed to construct, repair or launch such ship or vessel or to assist them, money is due to any person for labor performed, materials used or labor and materials furnished in the construction, launching or repair of such ship or vessel in this State or for constructing the launchingways for or for provisions, stores or other articles furnished for or on account of such ship or vessel in this State, such person shall have a lien upon the ship or vessel, her tackle and furniture, to secure the payment of such debt which shall be preferred to all others thereon, except mariners' wages, and shall continue until the debt is satisfied.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-351; 1952 Code SECTION 45-351; 1942 Code SECTION 8781; 1932 Code SECTION 8787; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5683; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4153; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3048; G. S. 2389; R. S. 2504; 1858 (12) 741; 1869 (14) 224.