Petitory action
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 51 U.S. 257 - James Gilmer v. George Poindexter · 1850Most cited · 15 citing opinions
the petitory action is a proceeding at law for the recovery of property, and can be maintained in the courts of the United States only where the right of possession can be shown, and, according to the principles and distinctions settled in this court, corresponds in character with the action of ejectment at common law.
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