A tailor gave three months' credit on a coat. May he retain it?
AYes, under a general lien
BYes, until he is paid
CYes, for half the price
DNo, credit excludes lien
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. No, credit excludes lien
Granting credit is a contract to the contrary, so the tailor loses his particular lien during the credit period.
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