replevin in English

noun
1
a procedure whereby seized goods may be provisionally restored to their owner pending the outcome of an action to determine the rights of the parties concerned.
The word ‘ replevin ’ refers to the ability of a tenant to retake the seized goods.

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1. No damages can be given in replevin action unless Counterclaimed by defendant; elements of damage