Common Debtor
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Scotch law. A debtor whose effects have been arrested by several creditors. In regard to these creditors, he is their common debtor, and by this term is distinguished in the proceedings that take place in the competition. Bell, Diet.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
(Scotch) One whose chattels have been seized by several creditors.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In Scotch law. A debtor whose effects have been arrested by several creditors. In regard to these creditors, he is their common debtor, and by this term is distinguished in the proceedings that take place in the competition. Bell.
Defined under Debtor in Black's Law Dictionary.