If I sue a person for not returning my personal check, should I fill warrant-in-debt or warrant- in-detinue?

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If I sue a person for not returning my personal check, should I fill warrant-in-debt or warrant- in-detinue?

I also have another dispute with the same person. For that, I probable will fill the warrant in debt. Can I blend this two claims into one warrant-in-debt?

Asked on January 20, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Virginia

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

A warrant is debt is a claim for a specific sum of money while a warrant in detinue is a claim for specific property. If your claim is simply for the return of an item such as a check and not for money, then a warrant in detinue is to be filed. If money and property are both owed, then you must file a warrant in debt and a warrant in detinue (two separate filings) against the person who you have a dispute with.


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