common-law lien
- A type of lien that gives the right to a lender, usually someone who is holding the property or valuable item as security, to keep possession of the property or item until the outstanding debt is settled
- He could not get his watch back from the repair shop because a common-law lien was placed due to his unpaid service charges.
- The mechanic used a common-law lien to retain the car until the repair costs were paid in full.
- Under the provisions of a common-law lien, the art storage company refused to return the painting to the owner until the storage fees were settled.
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