form of action
- A type of personal legal proceeding, such as assumpsit, detinue, or replevin, that was traditionally filed under common law
- In the past, a form of action like assumpsit was commonly used in disputes over debts or promises not written in a contract.
- Replevin was a common form of action employed to regain possession of personal property wrongly held by another.
- Detinue was an ancient form of action that allowed a person to recover goods wrongfully detained by another party.
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