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Chose in possession

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A chattel in one’s possession.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

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.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A thing in possession, as distinguished from a thing in action. See CHosE IN AcTION. Taxes and customs, if paid, are a chose in possession; if unpaid, a chose in action. 2 Bl. Comm. 408.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A thing in possession, as distinguished from a thing in action. See Chose in action. Taxes and customs, if paid, are a chose in possession; if unpaid, a chose in action. 2 Bl. Com, 408.