non detinet

non detinet (non det-i-net ordet-[schwa]-n[schwa]t). [Latin “he does not detain”] Hist.

1. The pleading form of a general denial in a detinue action for recovery of goods detained by the defendant. • A non detinet denies both the detention and the plaintiff’s right of possession or property in the goods claimed. See DETINUE. [Cases: Detinue 17. C.J.S. Detinue §§ 30–31.]

2. Loosely, NON CEPIT.

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