Versions of s. 596(4)
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Where any goods are, for the purpose of convenience in assorting them, landed at the wharf where the ship is discharged, and the owner of the goods at the time of that landing has made entry and is ready and offers to take delivery thereof and to convey them to some other wharf or warehouse, the goods shall be assorted at landing, and shall, if demanded, be delivered to the owner thereof within twenty-four hours after assortment, and the expense of and consequent on that landing and assortment shall be borne by the owner of the ship.