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The loss incurred by a jettison, when lawfully made, must be borne in due proportion by all that part of the ship appurtenances, freightage, and cargo, for the benefit of which the sacrifice was made, as well as by the owner of the thing sacrificed.

SOURCE: CC § 2151.