vendor's lien

vendor's lien
The implied lien of a vendor of real estate, who has conveyed the legal title, as security for the unpaid purchase money. 55 Am J1st V & P § 462. The express lien of a vendor of real estate under a provision of the contract that he is to retain title until the purchase money is paid, the vendee being put in possession of the premises. 55 Am J1st V & P § 447. The lien which the vendor of goods has at common law for the whole or the unpaid portion of the purchase price of the goods, where he has parted with title but not with possession, being in the nature of a pledge for the security of the vendor in reference to the unpaid purchase money in the event of the insolvency of the buyer. 46 Am J1st Sales §518.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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