Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

I have an agreement signed by my ex to pay back money he owes me; his Power of Attorney also signed the agreement. If he fails to stick to the agreement and I have something of his; can I hold it as collateral since he left it in my home?

Thank you.


Asked on 4/08/10, 2:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Sure, as a practical matter you could withhhold this item of personal property until a judge ordered you to return it to him as a result of the Warrant in Detinue he filed against you in the local general district court.

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Answered on 4/13/10, 5:08 pm


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