This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
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The Complaint: The complaint in replevin typically must include: (i) a description of the property to be replevied; (ii) its value; (iii) its location if known; and (iv) the material facts upon which the claim is based – in other words, why the filing party is entitled to seize the property that has been taken.
The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. It also requires filing an affidavit in the county or district court where the property is. The affidavit: States that the plaintiff claims rightful ownership or entitlement to possession of the property.
“Replevin” is a process whereby seized goods may be restored to their owner. In a replevin case, the Plaintiff claims a right to personal property (as opposed to real property/real estate) which has been wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant and seeks to recover that personal property.
A replevin action is a civil matter subject to the rules of civil procedure. When the case gets to court, the lien holder must establish his right to possession of the property, normally through a contract. He will have to show that the borrower breached the contract, usually due to nonpayment.
The purpose of the writ of replevin is to allow a creditor to legally retrieve property that secures a debt. Replevin actions in Arizona are governed by Title 12 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
For example, a bank might file a replevin action against a borrower to repossess the borrower's car after he missed too many payments. Replevin can also refer to a writ authorizing the retaking of property by its rightful owner (i.e., the remedy sought by replevin actions).
When Replevin May Apply. In general, repossession is easier for a lender than replevin because it involves a less formal process and tends to be more efficient. A lender cannot use repossession, however, when it would result in a breach of the peace.
Replevin is typically the first step when a plaintiff wants to get the property back from a defendant who wrongfully took it. Detinue is a legal action that is most often utilized when a person has possession of property that they should not have, such as when they default on a loan.
The Replevin Bond, also referred to as the Claim and Delivery Bond or the Sequestration Bond, is a court mandated bond following a legal suit wherein the plaintiff is looking to take back (replevy) property that is in a defendant's possession.