Hong Kong Ordinances

SALE OF GOODS ORDINANCE - SECT 43

Unpaid seller's lien

Unpaid seller's lien

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the unpaid seller of goods
who is in possession of them is entitled to retain possession of them until
payment or tender of the price in the following cases, namely-

   (a)  where the goods have been sold without any stipulation as to credit;

   (b)  where the goods have been sold on credit, but the term of credit has
        expired;

   (c)  where the buyer becomes insolvent.

(2) The seller may exercise his right of lien notwithstanding that he is in
possession of the goods as agent or bailee for the buyer.