The Minnesota replevin statute, Minn. Stat. § 565.21 et seq., provides for the recovery of personal property either before or after a final judgment in the underlying action (e.g., for breach of contract).
General Information: “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.
How Much Money Can You Recover? The maximum amount you may recover through conciliation court is $15,000. (The maximum for consumer credit transactions is $4,000.) You cannot file a claim in conciliation court that exceeds the monetary limit set by law.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
To make a claim for pain and suffering against an at-fault driver or their insurance company in Minnesota,, the following must be true: The at-fault driver is at least 50% responsible for the accident. (If you are partially at-fault, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of negligence.)
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.