When property is sold pursuant to a bailee's lien, the proceeds are first used to pay the bailee and to cover the costs of the sale, and then remaining proceeds go to the bailor.

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When property is sold to satisfy a bailee's lien, the primary purpose is to recover the costs incurred by the bailee for services rendered or expenses related to the property. After these costs and the costs of the sale are covered, any remaining proceeds are returned to the bailor, as the bailor retains ownership rights to the property and any surplus value after the lien is satisfied.

When Property Is Sold Pursuant to a Bailee's Lien, the Proceeds