Glossary of Bankruptcy

WAREHOUSEMAN'S LIEN

warehouseman's lien: translation

warehouseman's lien
A statutory lien which affords a warehouseman the right to retain possession of goods stored until storage charges are paid in full (SA-Bankruptcy.com)

The charge that a warehouseman has on goods left for storage in his care. The warehouseman has the right to hold onto the goods until he is paid or to sell the goods to recover his account. (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms)

United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms2012.