writ of detinue

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Noun

1.writ of detinue - a writ ordering the release of goods that have been unlawfully detainedjudicial writ, writ - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officerlaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

Writ of detinue

Related to Writ of detinue: writ of certiorari, Writ of debt, Writ of replevin

WRIT OF DETINUE, practice. A writ which lies where a party claims the specific recovery of goods and chattels, or deeds and writings detained from him. This is seldom used: trover is the more frequent remedy, in cases where it may be brought.

writ of detinue

Related to writ of detinue: writ of certiorari, Writ of debt, Writ of replevin

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noun a writ ordering the release of goods that have been unlawfully detained

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judicial writ
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