Writ of Debt or Detinue
From Anthony Fitz-Herbert, Natura Brevium 119
L, I (9th ed., London, J. Butterworth 1794)]
- Written by Angela Patrick, JD
Facts
A (defendant) had a book, cup, horse, and two lambs that belonged to B (plaintiff). Collectively, these items were worth 100 shillings. B brought an action in detinue to recover either the 100 shillings or the chattels, i.e., the personal-property items. The court issued a writ from the king to the sheriff for the sheriff to serve on A. The writ ordered A to either pay the debt of 100 shillings or return the property. The writ stated that if A did not pay or return the property, A was summoned to appear before the court to explain why.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning ()
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