When a movant obtains possession of property pursuant to this chapter, but fails to prosecute the action to final judgment, on application of the respondent, the court may order the return of the property and shall assess the damages caused the respondent by deprivation of the possession of the property, the amount of which, with costs of the action, shall be awarded to the respondent by judgment of the court.
Effective Date: 08-26-1982 .