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§ 2872. — 2872. (Amended by Code Amendments 1877-78, Ch. 74.)

California § 2872.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title14.
Part 4.TITLE 14. LIEN
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Liens in General
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Definition of Liens

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A lien is a charge imposed in some mode other than by a transfer in trust upon specific property by which it is made security for the performance of an act.

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Legislative History

Amended by Code Amendments 1877-78, Ch. 74.
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