Legal Definitions - writ pro retorno habendo

WRITPRO RETORNO HABENDO

A writ pro retorno habendo is a legal document that orders the return of goods to a defendant. This happens when the plaintiff fails to show up in court for a replevin action, and the defendant wins the case.

For example, let's say that John sues Jane for taking his car without permission. John wins the replevin action, but Jane doesn't show up in court. In this case, John can use a writ pro retorno habendo to get his car back from Jane.

Another example is if a landlord sues a tenant for not paying rent and wins the replevin action. If the tenant doesn't show up in court, the landlord can use a writ pro retorno habendo to get their property back.

These examples illustrate how a writ pro retorno habendo is used to return goods to a defendant who wins a replevin action due to the plaintiff's default.