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chattel Definition

chat·tel (c̸hat′'l)

noun

    1. a movable item of personal property, as a piece of furniture, an automobile, or a head of livestock
    2. any interest in real estate less than a freehold
  2. a slave

Etymology: ME chatel < OFr: see cattle

chattel Synonyms

chattel

n.

belongings, goods, assets; see property 1, wealth 1.

chattel Law Definition

n

Any tangible property that is moveable or transferable. See also personal property and real property.
chattel personal
Any moveable property, tangible personal property, or an intangible right in such property (such as a patent). Also called personal chattel.
chattel real
Any interest in real property less than a freehold or a fee (such as an easement). Also called real chattel.
chattel mortgage
A lien on assets other than real estate that secures a loan.
chattel paper
A writing or writings that evidence a monetary obligation as well as a security interest in or a lease of specific goods. Generally used when a consumer buys goods on credit by signing a promissory note that promises payment in the future as well as grants the seller a security interest in the goods. See also accommodation paper and commercial paper.
chattel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: They do not include any chattels used at the death of the intestate for business purposes nor money or securities for money.
  • settle: Actions to recover settled chattels Actions to recover settled chattels 28.
  • use: They do not include any chattels used at the death of the intestate for business purposes nor money or securities for money.
  • attach: There is no other " general rule of law " dealing with the effect of attaching chattels to real property.
  • sell: To finance the maintenance fund we have to sell chattels.
  • keep: If the official receiver volunteers to keep chattels, he is under a duty to take reasonable care to keep the chattels safe.

Adjective modifier

  • mere: The slave was considered by pagans to be a mere chattel: a possession with no rights or liberties.
  • personal: If there are no children the spouse receives the personal chattels, the first £ 200,000 and half the rest of the Estate outright.
  • other: A slave belonged to his master; he was bought and sold like other chattels.
  • valuable: The Trustees have recently received the support of the Courts following a dispute over the ownership of certain valuable chattels.
  • certain: The Trustees have recently received the support of the Courts following a dispute over the ownership of certain valuable chattels.
  • human: The ethical structure of that day covered wives, but had not yet been extended to human chattels.

Modifies a noun

  • slavery: Chattel slavery is closest to the old form of slavery.
  • slave: What an idiot I would be to make chattel slaves of them.
  • mortgage: Chattel mortgage A fixed charge granted over a moveable asset.
  • house: With wide streets leading into neighborhoods and rum shops, as well as chattel houses is a must see.

Noun used with modifier

  • term: Glossary of terms Chattels All personal items of the person making the Will, which have not already been gifted as specific items.
  • household: I started to notice household chattels in my travels.

Possessives

  • husband: He is also condemning woman's traditional role as her husband's chattel, through Sieglinde's situation in her loveless marriage to Hunding.

Preposition: in

  • order: Q. Can I apportion the purchase price between the property and furniture and chattels in order to avoid or reduce payment of Stamp Duty?