Replevin

In almost all states the term replevin in no longer used, since the states have adopted "one cause of action" for all civil wrongs. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Yesterday's term was replevin, which is defined as: ❋ Unknown (2006)

By the act commonly called replevin law, any person whose goods are seized or detained by the collector for the payment of duties may sue out a writ of replevin, and, by virtue of that writ, the goods are to be restored to him. ❋ Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 (1903)

UPDATED: Wdegraw was kind enough to point out that "replevin" was already the word of the day. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The case was heard in 1781 and started, strangely, when Bett and Brom sought and received from the court a writ of replevin which is an order to recover property from Ashley, themselves. ❋ Ellen Beth Gill (2006)

Dedalus's response to Ms. Banach's lawsuit is to countersue for more than $5 million, claiming "breach of fiduciary duty, self dealing, theft of corporate opportunities, conversion, replevin, and spoliation of computer evidence." ❋ James Panero (2011)

Criminal asset forfeiture is different from a replevin action. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If I had to guess, it is because Fuentes deals with a writ of replevin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Can I get replevin, or am I restricted to damages? ❋ Unknown (2005)

I hear the owners are so impudent, that they design to replevin them by law. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Here a man from Mississippi claimed that George was _his_ slave, obtained a writ of replevin, and took possession of him. ❋ American Anti-Slavery Society (N/A)

If he does, as we presume he will, proceed by a replevin, we shall have sufficient time before the judgment. ❋ Various (N/A)

[40] In case of replevin, the valuation of the stock or crop seized is left to the _tenant himself_, so that sometimes he may value stock worth ❋ Various (N/A)

The delinquent was permitted, if providing security, to retain his goods under replevin and to have a hearing before either a county court or the Governor and Council for final disposition of the case. ❋ Walter Stitt Robinson (N/A)

You picture Thorpe jostling you aside as he makes for Prescott to discuss with him the latest case of demurrer, and Winslow and Appleby treading on your toes, deep in conversation on replevin. ❋ Unknown (1928)

Thorpe jostling you aside as he makes for Prescott to discuss with him the latest case of demurrer, and Winslow and Appleby treading on your toes, deep in conversation on replevin. ❋ Unknown (1928)