A possessory lien may only be exercised under the following conditions;
- where the claim of the possessor is unquestionable, liquid and due;
- where there is a nexus between the origin of the claim and possession of the asset withheld;
and
- where there was no attachment prior to the withholding of the asset.
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In force from 15 December 2010
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