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upon any of the following grounds has a preferential right in the whole property of the debtor:—

  1. Expenses for the common benefit;
  2. Funeral expenses;
  3. Wages of employees;
  4. Supplies of the daily necessaries of life.

307.

The preferential right for expenses for the common benefit is for expenses incurred for the common benefit of the creditors in regard to the preservation, liquidation or distribution of the debtor’s property.

If any such expense was not incurred for the benefit of all the creditors, the preferential right only exists as against those creditors for whose benefit it was incurred.

308.

The preferential right for funeral expenses is for such expenses as are accordant to the station in life of the debtor.

This preferential right exists also for such funeral expenses incurred by the debtor as are accordant to the station in life of a relative or a member of his house whom the debtor was bound to support.

309.

The preferential right on account of wages of employees is for wages due to an employee of the debtor for six months back; but the amount is limited to fifty yen.

310.

The preferential right on account of the supply of

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