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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2713. Trial of ownership of property
Not later than twenty days before the return day of a warrant
issued under section 2712 of this title, the party whose property
is attached, on notice to the United States Attorney, may file a
plea in abatement, denying the allegations of the affidavit, or
denying ownership in the defendant of the property attached. The
court, upon application of either party, shall order a trial by
jury of the issues. Where the parties, by consent, waive a trial by
jury, the court shall decide the issues. A party claiming ownership
of the property attached and seeking its return is limited to the
remedy afforded by this section, but his right to an action of
trespass, or other action for damages, is not impaired.
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