Cap. 16 Art. 1997Right of retention.

(1) The provisions of this Title shall not affect the right of retention in cases in which such right is competent according to law.

(2) The said provisions shall not apply to ships or aircraft, or to debts to which ships or aircraft may be subject except so far as they are consistent with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act or of the Aircraft Registration Act, as the case may be.

(3) Nor shall the said provisions apply to debts in respect of advances made on goods in commercial transactions, except so far as such provisions are consistent with other existing laws and usages.