A forwarding agent may retain goods only to the extent of the remuneration, freight charges, and other substituted donations for another person or advances made for his/her principal in connection with the transportation of such goods.
Laws › Commercial Act › CHAPTER VIII FORWARDING AGENT BUSINESS
Commercial Act — Article 120 (Liens)
상법 제120조
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