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.
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.
A writ of replevin was available only for an unlawful taking in the nature of a wrongful distress, where restitution could be made for the goods wrongfully taken (being in the nature of a redelivery of the pledge or the thing taken in distress) with damages for the loss sustained by such action.
When filing a replevin suit, the plaintiff must provide evidence that they are the rightful owner of the property in question and that it was taken without justification or consent.
Replevin means to “recover”. The Former Act permitted a person to bring an action of replevin for the recovery of personal property where such property had been wrongfully seized or detained.
A replevin is a legal action that allows you to seek the immediate return of property prior to a trial. A detinue seeks the return of property or compensation for its value, but does not allow for a hearing prior to trial to determine immediate possession of property.
Replevin is a legal action to ask for the return of your personal property which is being kept from you by another person without your permission. You must own or have a property interest in the property you want returned. The person who has the property must be wrongfully keeping it at the time you file your action.
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.
A replevin case can be filed either in a Municipal Court, County Court or a Common Pleas Court. If the value of the property claimed is more than $15,000, you should file in the Common Pleas Court. Attached are the forms you need to file to begin an action for replevin.
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).
Creditors use replevin actions to recover collateral when debtors default on secured loans. For example, a bank might file a replevin action against a borrower to repossess the borrower's car after he missed too many payments.
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.