equitable lien

equitable lien
equitable lien see lien

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

equitable lien
A lien on property, imposed by a court to achieve a fair result. For example, if someone has embezzled money from a business, the business might sue an ask the court for an equitable lien on the embezzler's property. (See also: constructive trust)
Category: Real Estate & Rental Property
Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

equitable lien
n.
   a lien on property imposed by a court in order to achieve fairness, particularly when someone has possession of property which he/she holds for another.
   See also: constructive trust, equity, lien

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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