Article by Raymond P. Hayden and Kipp C. Leland
This Article provides an overview of the unique, interesting, and historic world of maritime liens. It covers the history of maritime liens; the fundamental differences between maritime liens and state law liens, maritime lien creation, scope, execution, ranking, collection, and extinguishment; as well as giving general guidance to shipowners, cargo interests, chandlers, suppliers, and others involved in maritime commerce regarding maritime lien issues that arise in their operations.
About the Author
Raymond P. Hayden. Member, Hill, Rivkins & Hayden, LLP. LL.B. 1963, Syracuse University College of Law; B.S. 1960, State University of New York Maritime College.
Kipp C. Leland. Hill, Rivkins & Hayden, LLP. J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Citation
79 Tul. L. Rev. 1227 (2005)