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a rule, they have a general lien for the balance of their account, Consult Chitty or Addison on Contracts. The owner or occupatio of a wharf; one who keeps a wharf to receive merchandise for forwarding or … who transport goods of their customers by lighter from importing ships, do not come under liability as common carriers, Consolidated Tea, etc., Co. v. Oliver's Wharf, (1910) 2 KB 395. As a rule, they have a general