Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 10708

Sale of property

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.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 574 (, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

10708

46:628

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