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Special lien for services

Defined in 1 dictionary — Ballentine's (1916)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The common-law lien to which an artisan or tradesman who had contributed to enhance the value of goods delivered to his custody, by bestowing his labor thereupon was entitled, for his reasonable charges. See 37 Am. Dec. 522, note.