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The right of general lien under Section 171 is available to:

AFinders of goods
BEvery bailee
CBankers, factors, wharfingers, policy brokers and attorneys
DUnpaid sellers only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Bankers, factors, wharfingers, policy brokers and attorneys
Section 171 confers a general lien (for the general balance of account) only on bankers, factors, wharfingers, policy brokers and attorneys, absent a contrary contract.
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