Writ of Replevin
/ˈrɪtpl əv rɪˈplɛvɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal writ ordering the return of wrongfully taken or withheld personal property to its rightful owner before final judgment.
The court issued a writ of replevin to recover the stolen goods.
Forms
- writ of replevins
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Commentary
Writ of replevin is a possessory remedy and differs from damages; it allows recovery of the actual property rather than monetary compensation.
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