Malaysia legislation
Section 235
Section 235
(1)
of section 234 shall –
(a)
where the dispute relates to the salvage of wreck, be referred to a Court of a Magistrate of the First Class having jurisdiction at or near the place where the wreck is found; or
(b)
where the dispute relates to salvage in the case of services rendered to any vessel or to the cargo or apparel thereof or in saving life therefrom, be referred to a Court of a Magistrate of the First Class having jurisdiction at
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or near the port in North Borneo into which the vessel is first brought after the occurrence by reason whereof the claim of salvage arises.
(2)
Such Court may, for the purpose of determining any such dispute, call in to its assistance any person conversant with maritime affairs as assessor, and there shall be paid as part of the costs of the proceedings to every such assessor in respect of his services such sum as the Governor may direct.
Valuation of property by Receiver.