Captain's privilege on cargo for freight charges

La. Civ. Code art. 3246

La. Civ. Code art. 3246

Art. 3246. Captain's privilege on cargo for freight charges. The captain has a privilege for the freight during fifteen days after the delivery of the merchandise, if they have not passed into third hands. He may even keep the goods, unless the shipper or consignee shall give him security for the payment of the freight.