Is It Just Me?

[gnomi]

OK, so Toscanini's has been shut down for non-payment of taxes.

As Bostonist reports,

Aside from the word "SEIZED" in huge typeface, the sign read: "Seized for nonpayment of taxes and is now in possession of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

So, here's my problem. Am I the only one who thinks that "in possession of" is misused? To me, that says that Toscanini's now owns the Commonwealth.

...or maybe it's just me.

Comments

[farwing.livejournal.com]

Oh no, it's not just you! I am, after all, in possession of four new pairs of shoes. I wear the shoes, the shoes do not wear me!

I think if Massachusetts were run by a yummy ice cream place that would be super...yummy.