Biens
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
a French word, which signifies property. In law, it means property of every description, except estates of freehold and inheritance. Dane’s Ab. c.
133, a. 3; Com. Dig. h. t.
Inthe French law, this term includes all kinds of property, real and personal. Biens are divided into biens meubles, movable or personal property; and biens immeubles, immovable property or real estate.