Definition of Chose In Possession

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Chose in possession
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A chattel in one’s possession.

  • Chose In Possession
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A thing in possession, as distinguished from a thing in action. Sterling v. Sims, 72 Ga. 53; Vaw-ter v. Griffin, 40 Ind. 601. See Chose in Action. Taxes and customs, if paid, are a chose in possession; if unpaid, a chose in action. 2 Bl. Comm. 408.