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46 U.S.C. § 10708Chapter 107

§10708. Sale of property

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§10708. Sale of property

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 Notes
Revised sectionSource 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.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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