§ 34.1-7-307 — Lien of carrier

Wyoming § 34.1-7-307

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 34.1: Uniform Commercial Code
• Art. 6: BULK TRANSFERS

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(a) A carrier has a lien on the goods covered by a bill of
lading or on the proceeds thereof in its possession 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)
of this section 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)
of this section 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.