Seizure in United States

Seizure Definition

In practice. A forcible taking possession. 62 L. J. Q. B. 343; 10 Q. B. D. 432. The act of taking possession of the property of a person condemned by the judgment of a competent tribunal to pay a certain sum of money, by a sheriff, constable, or other officer lawfully authorized thereto, by virtue of an execution, for the purpose of having such property sold according to law to satisfy the judgment. The taking possession of goods for a violation of a public law; as, the taking possession of a ship for attempting an illicit trade. 2 Cranch (U. S.) 187; 4 Wheat. (U. S. 100); 1 Gall. (U. S.) 75; 2 Wash. C. C. (U. S.) 127, 567; 6 Cow, (N. Y.) 404.

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In practice. A forcible taking possession. 62 L. J. Q. B. 343; 10 Q. B. D. 432. The act of taking possession of the property of a person condemned by the judgment of a competent tribunal to pay a certain sum of money, by a sheriff, constable, or other officer lawfully authorized thereto, by virtue of an execution, for the purpose of having such property sold according to law to satisfy the judgment. The taking possession of goods for a violation of a public law; as, the taking possession of a ship for attempting an illicit trade. 2 Cranch (U. S.) 187; 4 Wheat. (U. S. 100); 1 Gall. (U. S.) 75; 2 Wash. C. C. (U. S.) 127, 567; 6 Cow, (N. Y.) 404.

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Seizure in the Criminal Justice System

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Seizure (Constitutional Rights)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of seizure. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Constitutional Rights is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Investigations in relation with seizure is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Seizure (Criminal Offenses)

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Seizure (Law Enforcement Officials)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of seizure. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Law Enforcement Officials is provided. Finally, the subject of Section Actions in relation with seizure is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Seizure (Prisoner Rights)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of seizure. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Prisoner Rights is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Rights Law in relation with seizure is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

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