Replevy
/riˈplɛvi/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal action to recover personal property unlawfully taken or detained by demanding its return through a writ before trial.
The plaintiff filed a replevy to recover his stolen goods.
- (v.) To recover personal property by legal process through a writ demanding its return prior to a trial.
She replevied her belongings from the defendant.
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- replevies
- replevied
- replevying
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Commentary
Replevy specifically involves recovering possession of goods before determining ownership, differing from general recovery actions.
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