Meaning Of The Word Detinue
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Detinue Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Detinue?
detinue in American English
the unlawful detention of personal property which originally was rightfully acquired noun: an old common-law form of action to recover possession of personal property wrongfully detained detinue in British English noun: an action brought by a plaintiff to recover goods wrongfully detained |
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