Retaining lien
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Same as Attorney’s lien.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The lien which an attorney has upon ali his client's papers, deeds, vouchers, etc., which remain in his possession, entitling him to retain them until satisfaction of his claims for professional services. In re Wilson (D. C.) 12 Fed. 239; In re Lexington Ave., 30 App. Div. 6O2, 52 N. Y. Supp. 203.
Defined under Lien in Black's Law Dictionary.