- in the detinuit
- In possession by virtue of a writ of replevin.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
in the detinuit
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detinuit — /datinyuwat/ An action of replevin is said to be in the detinuit when the plaintiff acquires possession of the property claimed by means of the writ. The right to retain is, of course, subject in such case to the judgment of the court upon his… … Black's law dictionary
detinuit — /datinyuwat/ An action of replevin is said to be in the detinuit when the plaintiff acquires possession of the property claimed by means of the writ. The right to retain is, of course, subject in such case to the judgment of the court upon his… … Black's law dictionary
detinuit — A plaintiff is said to be in the detinuit when he is in possession of the goods under a writ of replevin … Ballentine's law dictionary
detinuit — de·tin·u·it /de ti nü it, nyü / n [Medieval Latin, he/she withheld]: an action for replevin where the plaintiff already has the goods that are the subject of the suit compare detinet Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
detinuit — də̇ˈtinyəwə̇t noun ( s) Etymology: Latin, he has detained, 3d person singular perfect indicative active of detinēre : an action for replevin where the plaintiff already has the goods sued for compare detinet … Useful english dictionary
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detinet — ˈdet ənˌet noun ( s) Etymology: Latin, he detains, 3d person singular present indicative active of detinēre to detain more at detain : a common law action alleging merely that the defendant is withholding the money or chattels demanded compare… … Useful english dictionary
detinet — det·i·net / de ti ˌnet/ n [Medieval Latin, he/she withholds]: a common law action alleging that the defendant is withholding money or items owed (as under a contract) compare detinuit Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
