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| − | A '''replevin''' is an action for the recovery of a possession that has been [[theft|wrongfully taken]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | + | A '''replevin''' is an action for the recovery of a possession that has been [[theft|wrongfully taken]]. |
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| + | In replevin, the possession of personal property may be recovered pre-trial if plaintiff assumes risk of losing trial by making a [[Legal Bond]] in favor of the defendant if the defendant should win at trial. [[Detinue]] and [[Replevin]] are good examples showing the constitutional requirements for pre-trial attachments of assets in general. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:39, January 19, 2020
A replevin is an action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.
In replevin, the possession of personal property may be recovered pre-trial if plaintiff assumes risk of losing trial by making a Legal Bond in favor of the defendant if the defendant should win at trial. Detinue and Replevin are good examples showing the constitutional requirements for pre-trial attachments of assets in general.