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(a) Chose in action
(i) These are intangible rights which can only be enforced by court action.
(ii) They are not capable of physical possession for example debts, patents, among others.
(b) Chose in possession
These are tangible things or subject matter, capable of physical possession for example
land and motor vehicles.
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