Rule 732.Return of Property by Claimant
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 732 lets a losing claimant satisfy the judgment by returning the property, in as good condition as when it was taken, within ten days after the judgment is rendered, with any damages and costs.
Full Text of Rule 732
If, within ten days from the rendition of said judgment, the claimant shall return such property in as good condition as he received it, and pay for the use of the same together with the damages and costs, such delivery and payment shall operate as a satisfaction of such judgment.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 732 offers satisfaction in kind. If, within ten days from the rendition of the judgment, the claimant returns the property in as good condition as it was when received, the return — together with payment of any damages and costs adjudged — satisfies the judgment, sparing the claimant a money execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a losing property claimant return the property instead of paying in Texas?
Yes, within ten days and in as good condition as when taken (Rule 732).
Is returning the property under Rule 732 enough by itself?
No. The claimant must also pay for the use of the property along with any damages and costs the judgment awards.
What condition must the property be in under Rule 732?
As good as the condition the claimant received it in.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 732), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. ·
Official source
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