(a) In an action of detinue a plaintiff may recover the personal property and damages for the wrongful detention of the property. The judgment or verdict, if jury trial is elected, shall separately specify the value of the property and damages.
(b) If the judgment is rendered for the return of the property, the plaintiff may enforce the judgment by a writ of capias in withernam unless the court for good cause shows orders otherwise or the plaintiff agrees on the record to accept the value of the property in lieu of its return.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Subtitle 1 - Judgments -- Miscellaneous
Section 11-101 - Money Judgment, Penalty, Fine, or Forfeiture to Be Expressed in Dollars and Cents
Section 11-102 - Judgment Against One or More Partners or Obligors
Section 11-103 - Suits Against Joint Debtors
Section 11-104 - Detinue; Judgment in Alternative
Section 11-105 - Judgment Against Unincorporated Association
Section 11-106 - Interest on Judgments Arising From Contracts for Loan of Money; Student Loans
Section 11-108 - Personal Injury Action -- Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
Section 11-109 - Personal Injury Action -- Award for Damages
Section 11-110 - Damages for Injury to Pet