Liens: A closer look at some conceptual foundations
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Authors
Wiese, Mitzi
Issue Date
2011
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Article
Language
en
Keywords
liens , retensieregte , enrichment lien , verrykingsretensiereg , skuldeiser-skuldenaar retensiereg , debtor and creditor lien , right of retention
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Abstract
Liens are classified differently in diverse legal systems. The classification
of a lien points towards the specific operation thereof. In South African law
we distinguish between enrichment liens (real liens) which are regarded as
real rights and debtor-creditor liens which are regarded as personal rights.
The Dutch law, on the other hand, no longer distinguishes between
zakenrechtelijke retentierechten (real liens) and verbintenisrechtelijke
retentierechten (debtor-creditor liens). All liens are classified as
opschortingsrechten with real operation. Scots law distinguishes between
general and special liens and all liens are classified as real rights. A lien is
an important and powerful legal remedy and a form of security. Liens are
very important in modern day South Africa where access to courts are
expensive and time consuming. In this article I look at certain conceptual
foundations of liens in South African law, Dutch law and Scots law.
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Wiese, M “Liens: A closer look at some conceptual foundations” 2011 CILSA vol XLIV, no 1, 80
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CILSA
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00104051