{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"871","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 871","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Mates and Seamen [860. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A certificate from the master or chief surviving officer of a vessel, to the effect that a seaman exerted himself to the utmost to save the vessel, cargo, and stores, is presumptive evidence of the fact.</p>","text":"A certificate from the master or chief surviving officer of a vessel, to the effect that a seaman exerted himself to the utmost to save the vessel, cargo, and stores, is presumptive evidence of the fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/mates-and-seamen-871","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}