Legal Definitions - fugitive's goods

Fugitive's Goods

Fugitive's goods are items that a person loses ownership of because they fled from the law.

If someone is accused of a crime and they run away, leaving behind their car, house, and other possessions, those items become fugitive's goods. The government can seize these items and sell them to recover some of the costs associated with the person's arrest and trial.

Another example is if someone is in debt and they flee the country to avoid paying their creditors. In this case, their assets, such as their bank accounts and property, become fugitive's goods that can be seized and sold to pay off their debts.

Fugitive's goods are items that are forfeited by someone who has fled from the law or their debts. These items are seized by the government or creditors and sold to recover some of the costs associated with the person's actions. The examples illustrate how someone's possessions can become fugitive's goods when they run away from their responsibilities.