Vinproducenterne og vinhandlerne havde ejendomsforbehold (enkelt, udvidet eller forlænget) i disse aktiver, hvilket ifølge de tyske myndigheder ville give dem en fortrinsstilling i tilfælde af insolvens. ###>These were subject to retention of title (simple, extended or prolonged) by the winegrowing enterprises and merchants which according to Germany would give them priority in case of insolvency.