Putnam, J., delivered the opinion of the Court. Several objections have been made to the plaintiff’s recovery. It is said that there has not been any tortious taking by the de fendant, and that replevin lies only where there has been such a taking. And it is a general remark in the books that, where there has been a tortious taking, replevin will lie, as well as detinue and trespass. Wher…
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