1547 A hospital's statutory lien under CivC 3045 applies to no more than 50% of the patient's recovery against third persons, even if payment is not made at the time the proceeds are disbursed.
MERCY HOSPITAL v FARMERS (Unpaid Lien) 53 CA4 213 [See: CivC 3045.1, 3045.2, 3045.3, 3045.4; City v Sweet 12 C4 105, T/AT 1/96]
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