Definition of Writ of detinue
(Law)
one
that
lies
against
him
who
wrongfully
detains
goods
or
chattels
delivered
to
him
,
or
in
possession
,
to
recover
the
thing
itself
,
or
its
value
and
damages
,
from
the
detainer
.
It
is
now
in
a
great
measure
superseded
by
other
remedies
.
See also:
Detinue
Related Words
judicial
writ
,
jurisprudence
,
law
,
writ
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