Legal Definitions - retorno habendo

RETORNO HABENDO

Retorno habendo is a legal term that means "for having a return." It is used in the context of a replevin action, which is a legal action to recover possession of personal property that has been wrongfully taken or detained.

Examples of how the term is used include:

• If a defendant is awarded judgment in a replevin action, they may be granted a writ of execution with the phrase "de retorno habendo" to enforce the judgment and recover the property.
• If a plaintiff initiates a replevin action, they may be required to provide a surety at the beginning of the case to ensure that they will return the property if the defendant is awarded judgment.

These examples illustrate how the term "retorno habendo" is used in the specific context of a replevin action, and how it relates to the recovery of personal property.