1. The agent shall not have any the right of lien referred to in Article (236) above unless he possesses goods or items for the principal's account. Such possession shall be realized in the following cases: a. Where the agent has effectively received the goods or items; b. Where the goods or items were placed at his disposal in a public warehouse or customs; c. Where he possesses the same de jure before their arrival under a bill of lading or any other bill of carriage; and d. Where he has dispatched the goods and has retained possession thereof under a bill of lading or any other bill of carriage. 2. In case the goods or items subject to the right of lien are sold and delivered to the buyer, the agent's lien shall pass on to the price.
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