United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 46. SHIPPING |
SubTitle II. Vessels and Seamen |
Part G. Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief |
Chapter 107. EFFECTS OF DECEASED SEAMEN |
§ 10708. Sale of property
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A district court of the United States may direct the sale of any part of the property of a deceased seaman. Proceeds of the sale shall be held as wages of the seaman are held.
Historical And Revision
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Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
10708 | 46:628 |
Section 10708 permits a district court to sell a deceased seaman’s property and treat the proceeds as wages.