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A mesne encumbrance is a type of claim or liability that is attached to a property or other right, which can decrease its value. This can include things like a lien or mortgage. Even if the property or right is transferred to someone else, the encumbrance remains. A mesne encumbrance is an intermediate encumbrance that occurred both earlier and later than other encumbrances.