Definition of Replevin

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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Replevin



replevin -- a legal action for the return of, or recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained.

another definition...

Replevin -- A legal action for the recovery of property brought by the owner or party entitled to repossess the property against a party who has wrongfully kept it.


historic definition...

Replevin -- Replevin is a provisional remedy by which property claimed is taken, pending decision as to its ownership, into the custody of the law in order to prevent its being disposed of or secreted by the defendant. The plaintiff is re quired to give a bond to indemnify the defendant for any loss or damage sustained in case possession of the property is awarded to the defendant.


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