§ 10708 - Sale of property

CHAPTER 107— EFFECTS OF DECEASED SEAMEN

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.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1070846:628

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