Versions of s. 599(3)
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At the expiration of thirty days unless legal proceedings have been instituted by the owner of the ship against the owner of the goods to recover the balance or sum, or for the settlement of any dispute that may have arisen between them concerning the freight or other charges, and notice in writing of those proceedings has been served on the wharfinger or warehouseman, the wharfinger or warehouseman shall pay the balance or sum to the owner of the goods.