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Common-law lien

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Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

One known to or granted by the common law, as distinguished from statutory, equitable, and maritime liens; also one arising by implication of law, as distinguished from one created by the agreement of the parties. The Menominie (D. C.) 36 Fed. 197; Tobacco Warehouse Co. v. Trustee, 117 Ky. 478. 78 S W. 413, 64 L. R. A. 2l9.

Defined under Common Law in Black's Law Dictionary.