An estate whereby the creditor, under the custom of London, retained the possession of all his debtor’s lands until his debts were paid. 1 Greenl. Cruise, Dig. 515. See STATUTE MERCHANT.
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An estate whereby the creditor, under the custom of London, retained the possession of all his debtor’s lands until his debts were paid. 1 Greenl. Cruise, Dig. 515. See STATUTE MERCHANT.