detinue in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Detinue is a legal term for a claim to recover goods that are wrongfully retained by another party.
Sample Sentences
- The farmer filed a detinue against the neighbor who had taken his tools without permission.
- In legal terms, detinue refers to a claim for the recovery of goods wrongfully retained.
- The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, granting the detinue for the return of the stolen artwork.
- After the detinue was established, the defendant was ordered to return the car within thirty days.
- She sought detinue when her ex-partner refused to return her valuable jewelry after their separation.