TABULA IN NAUFRAGIO,
\tˈabjʊləɹ ɪn nɔːfɹˈɑːd͡ʒɪˌə͡ʊ], \tˈabjʊləɹ ɪn nɔːfɹˈɑːdʒɪˌəʊ], \t_ˈa_b_j_ʊ_l_ə_ɹ ɪ_n n_ɔː_f_ɹ_ˈɑː_dʒ_ɪ__ˌəʊ]\
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Engl. law. Literally a plank in a wreck. This figure has been used to denote the condition of a third mortgagee, who obtained his mortgage without any knowledge of a second mortgage, and then, being puisne, takes the first encumbrance; in this case he shall squeeze out and have satisfaction before the second. 2 Ves. 573; 2 Fonbl. Eq. B. 3, c. 2, §2; 2 Ventr. 337; 1 Ch. Cas. 162; 1 Story, Eq. §§414, 415; and Tacking.
By John Bouvier
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