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A writ formerly available to a wife after a divorce, for the recovery of the goods given with her in marriage Mozley A Whitley. … [Read more...] about DETINUE OF GOODS IN FRANK MARRIAGE

practice. He detained. 2. Where an action of replevin is instituted for goods which the defendant had taken, but which he afterwards restored, it is said to be brought in the detinuit; in such case the judgment is, that the plaintiff recover the damages assessed by the jury for the taking and unjust detention, or for the latter only, where the former was justifiable, and his … [Read more...] about DETINUIT

To be torn in pieces by horses. Fleta, 1. 1, c 37. … [Read more...] about DETRACTARI

The removal of property from one state to another upon a transfer of the title to it by will or inheritance. Frederickson v. Louisiana, 23 How. 445, 16 L. Ed. 577. … [Read more...] about DETRACTION

Any loss or harm suffered in person or property; e.g. the consideration for a contract may consist not only in a payment or other thing of value given, but also in loss or "detriment" suffered by the party. … [Read more...] about DETRIMENT