Section 783.050 – Issuance of warrant for seizure of boat or vessel.
Whenever the complaint is filed, the clerk shall issue a warrant thereon, commanding the sheriff to seize the boat or vessel mentioned in the complaint, with the tackle, apparel and furniture of the boat or vessel and retain the same until discharged from such custody by due course of law.
Section 783.060 – Procedure after return of warrant.
Upon the return of any warrant issued as prescribed in ORS 783.050, proceeding shall be had in the circuit court against the boat or vessel seized, in the same manner as if the action had been commenced against the person on whose account the demand accrued.
Section 783.070 – Persons authorized to appear for boat or vessel; answer.
The master, owner, agent or consignee of the boat or vessel may appear on behalf of the boat or vessel and answer the complaint.
Section 783.080 – Judgment by default; proceedings on issue of fact.
If in any action commenced under ORS 783.030 and 783.040 the master, owner, agent or consignee does not appear and answer the complaint, the plaintiff may proceed to take judgment in the same manner and under the same restrictions as in a civil action against a natural person. If an issue of fact is joined, […]
Section 783.090 – Discharge of boat or vessel on giving of undertaking.
If the master, owner, agent or consignee, before final judgment in any action commenced in pursuance of ORS 783.030 and 783.040, enters into an undertaking in favor of the plaintiff, with sufficient security, to be approved by the judge or clerk of the court in which the action is pending, conditioned to satisfy the amount […]
Section 783.010 – Claims for which liens accorded.
Every boat or vessel used in navigating the water of this state or constructed in this state is liable and subject to a lien: (1) For wages due to persons employed, for work done or services rendered on board such boat or vessel. (2) For all debts due to persons by virtue of a contract, […]
Section 783.020 – Lien priority.
(1) The classes of claims specified in ORS 783.010 shall have priority according to the order in which they are enumerated. (2) The liens under ORS 783.010 shall have precedence over all other liens and claims against such boat or vessel, except the following liens, claims and security interests, whether or not the following liens, […]