What is the standing of a creditor whose claim involves the recovery of a specific asset belonging to them (not a debt)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Pledges (Collateral)

Book 13 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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After the pledgee's claim is settled, the next priority goes to whomever can establish ownership of a specific asset among the bankrupt's estate. The remaining assets are then divided among the general creditors according to the proportion of their debts.