Claim and Delivery
/ˈkleɪm ænd dɪˈlɪvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A writ or legal action used to recover possession of property unlawfully taken or detained by another party.
The plaintiff filed a claim and delivery to regain possession of the disputed goods.
Forms
- claims and deliveries
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Commentary
Claim and delivery is a remedy aimed at the prompt recovery of personal property, typically requiring the claimant to establish superior right to possession before trial.
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