What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retrieval of property — that could be the case (7)" mean?

The definition is "Retrieval of property". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THECASE ("the case") [anagram: "could"] = ESCHEAT; definition: "Retrieval of property -" The answer is ESCHEAT.

Retrieval of property — that could be the case (7)

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