Right of action for deprivation of possession of personalty

The owner of personalty is entitled to its possession. Any deprivation of such possession is a tort for which an action lies. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2965; Code 1868, § 2972; Code 1873, § 3026; Code 1882, § 3026; Civil Code 1895, § 3885; Civil Code 1910, § 4481; Code 1933, § 105-1701.)