equitable levy
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 69 U.S. 237 - Miller v. Sherry · 1864Most cited · 91 citing opinions
The filing of a creditor's bill and the service of process creates a lien in equity upon the effects of the judgment debtor. It has been aptly termed an 'equitable levy.
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