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WRONGFUL DETENTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
DEF

The tort of wrongfully detaining another's goods after a demand has been made for their return.

OBS

The term "wrongful detention" is also used in reference to persons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
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).

Key term(s)
  • détention illégitime de biens

Spanish

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