replevy Antonyms
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Meaning of replevy
replevy (v. t.)
To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose (goods and chattels wrongfully taken or detained), upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at law, and, if that should be determined against the plaintiff, to return the property replevied.
To bail.
replevy (n.)
Replevin.
replevy Sentence Examples
- The plaintiff sought to replevy the stolen car from the defendant's possession.
- The sheriff executed a writ of replevin, seizing and returning the wrongfully detained goods to the claimant.
- The court granted a replevin bond, requiring the plaintiff to post security to prevent the defendant from suffering losses.
- The replevin action was dismissed as the plaintiff failed to prove ownership of the disputed property.
- The defendant filed a counterclaim for damages alleging malicious replevy.
- The statute of limitations barred the replevin action, as it had been filed after the prescribed period.
- The value of the goods replevied exceeded the amount specified in the writ.
- The defendant resisted the replevin attempt, claiming the goods had been lawfully acquired.
- The replevin hearing determined the rightful owner of the contested property.
- The replevin process was unsuccessful due to the defendant's lack of cooperation and concealment of the goods.
FAQs About the word replevy
To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose (goods and chattels wrongfully taken or detained), upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at la
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The plaintiff sought to replevy the stolen car from the defendant's possession.
The sheriff executed a writ of replevin, seizing and returning the wrongfully detained goods to the claimant.
The court granted a replevin bond, requiring the plaintiff to post security to prevent the defendant from suffering losses.
The replevin action was dismissed as the plaintiff failed to prove ownership of the disputed property.
