Hong Kong Ordinances

SALE OF GOODS ORDINANCE - SECT 45

Termination of lien

(1) The unpaid seller of goods loses his lien or right of retention thereon-

   (a)  when he delivers the goods to a carrier or other bailee for the
        purpose of transmission to the buyer, without reserving the right of
        disposal of the goods;

   (b)  when the buyer or his agent lawfully obtains possession of the goods;

   (c)  by waiver thereof.

(2) The unpaid seller of goods, having a lien or right of retention thereon,
does not lose his lien or right of retention by reason only that he has
obtained judgment for the price of the goods.