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46 U.S.C. § 31105

Security when counterclaim filed

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 31105, Security when counterclaim filed, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487982
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If a counterclaim is filed for a cause of action for which the original action is filed under this chapter, the respondent to the counterclaim shall give security in the usual amount and form to respond to the counterclaim, unless the court for cause shown orders otherwise. The proceedings in the original action shall be stayed until the security is given.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 109-304(H.R. 1442)2006-10-06
    To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally