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DETINUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- detinue
1, record 1, English, detinue
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wrongful detention 2, record 1, English, wrongful%20detention
correct, see observation
- unlawful detention 3, record 1, English, unlawful%20detention
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tort of wrongfully detaining another's goods after a demand has been made for their return. 4, record 1, English, - detinue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "wrongful detention" is also used in reference to persons. 5, record 1, English, - detinue
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détention illégale
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tention%20ill%C3%A9gale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- détention illicite 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tention%20illicite
correct, feminine noun
- rétention illicite 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9tention%20illicite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détention illégale : terme recommandé par le Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tention%20ill%C3%A9gale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- détention illégitime de biens
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Property Law (common law)
- Legal Actions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- action in detinue
1, record 2, English, action%20in%20detinue
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- action of detinue 2, record 2, English, action%20of%20detinue
correct
- action for detinue 3, record 2, English, action%20for%20detinue
correct
- detinue 4, record 2, English, detinue
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an action for the wrongful detention of personal property. 3, record 2, English, - action%20in%20detinue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"A continuing cause of action which accrues at the date of the wrongful refusal to deliver up goods and continues until the delivery up of the goods or judgment in the action for detinue." ... (It) is the proper action to bring if the plaintiff wishes to recover possession of his goods, and not merely their value. 3, record 2, English, - action%20in%20detinue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Actions en justice
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- action pour rétention illicite
1, record 2, French, action%20pour%20r%C3%A9tention%20illicite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- action pour détention illégale 2, record 2, French, action%20pour%20d%C3%A9tention%20ill%C3%A9gale
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action permettant de recouvrer la possession d'un bien personnel, avec ou sans dommages-intérêts. 3, record 2, French, - action%20pour%20r%C3%A9tention%20illicite
Record 2, Key term(s)
- action pour détention illicite
- action en restitution ou en revendication mobilière
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de ilícitos civiles (common law)
- Derecho de propiedad (common law)
- Acciones judiciales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acción para recobrar la posesión
1, record 2, Spanish, acci%C3%B3n%20para%20recobrar%20la%20posesi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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