secret lien
A lien not appearing of record and unknown to purchasers; a lien reserved by the vendor and kept hidden from third parties, to secure the payment of goods after delivery.
A lien not appearing of record and unknown to purchasers; a lien reserved by the vendor and kept hidden from third parties, to secure the payment of goods after delivery.
secret lien 秘密优先权 动产的出卖人在交付财产后,对该财产享有的一项优先权,目的在于担保买受人支付价款。因为这一优先权无任何书面记录,也不以任何方式为第三人所知悉,故称秘密优先权。