2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 107 - Effects of Deceased Seamen
Sec. 10708 - Sale of property

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 10708 (2018)
Section Name §10708. Sale of property
Section Text

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.

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(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 574.)

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10708 46:628

Section 10708 permits a district court to sell a deceased seaman's property and treat the proceeds as wages.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
CHAPTER 107 - EFFECTS OF DECEASED SEAMEN
Sec. 10708 - Sale of property
Contains section 10708
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 97 Stat. 574
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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