Detinue

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This is Article 12 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Detinue.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Actions”, which is part of Title 8.01 “Civil Remedies and Procedure”. It contains 10 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 8.01-114	When property to be taken by officer; summary of evidence, affidavits and report to be filed
§ 8.01-115	Bond required as prerequisite
§ 8.01-116	Return of property to defendant or other claimant
§ 8.01-117	Exceptions to sufficiency of bonds
§ 8.01-118	Repealed
§ 8.01-119	Hearing to review issuance of order or process under § 8.01-114 or to consider request for such order or process
§ 8.01-120	No verdict as to some items; omission of price or value
§ 8.01-121	Final judgment
§ 8.01-122	Charges for keeping property
§ 8.01-123	Recovery of damages sustained for property withheld during appeal