replevy

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In answer to this petition, a decree immediately issued from the King's council, commanding a replevy of the arrests and seizures of which the petitioner complained.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac

I'm not sartain that I could hold the lumber, even after I got it into the river; for a replevy is a formidable thing in law, I can tell you.

From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore

Indeed, the bulk of the exhibits in Mr. Hucks's museum could legally have been recovered from him under writ of replevy.

From True Tilda by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

He neither desisted from preaching, nor complained to the duke, but heaped most favors on such as most insulted him, till the parliament, being ashamed, granted him of their own accord a replevy.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

I employed a lawyer, and in about ten minutes we were free; but if we had not got away with the stuff we would have had more trouble, as he was ready to replevy.

From Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi by Devol, George H.