REPLIANT

One who makes a replication. … [Read more...] about REPLIANT

This word, as used in reference to the action of replevin, signifies to redeliver goods which have been distrained, to the original possessor of them, on his pledging or giving security to prosecute an action against the distrainor for the purpose of trying the legality of the distress. It has also been used to signify the bailing or liberating a man. from prison on his finding … [Read more...] about REPLEVY

The plaintiff in an action of replevin. … [Read more...] about REPLEVISOR

In old English law. To let one to mainprise upon surety. Cowell. … [Read more...] about REPLEVISH

(A) remedies. The name of an action for the recovery of goods and chattels. 2. It will be proper to consider, 1. For what property this action will lie. 2. What interest the plaintiff must have in the same. 3. For what injury. 4. The pleadings. 5. The judgment. 3. 1. To support replevin, the property affected must be a personal chattel, and not an injury to the freehold, or to … [Read more...] about REPLEVIN