Section 221 Contract Act — Agent’s lien on principal’s property

221. Agent’s lien on principal’s property.—In the absence of any contract to the contrary, an agent is entitled to retain goods, papers and other property , whether movable or immovable of the principal received by him, until the amount due to himself for c ommission, disbursements and services in respect of the same has been paid or accounted for to him. Principal’s duty to agent