improvement lien

improvement lien
A lien recognized in equity in a proper case for the benefit of one who claims compensation for an improvement made on the land of another. 27 Am J1st Improv § 30. See mechanic's lien; special assessment lien.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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