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.
Complaint Replevin Form With Action In Minnesota
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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.
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 64 provides that replevin is a remedy for civil cases in federal courts, regardless of whether state procedural rules require separate actions for replevin.
Replevin actions are a versatile tool for obtaining or regaining personal property which you have the right to possess. In Minnesota, replevin actions are also known by the more modern phrase, “claim and delivery of personal property,” and are governed by a statutory scheme found in Minnesota Statutes chapter 565.
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.
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 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 one of a group of remedies for conversion, the wrongful taking or withholding of personal property.
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This article will explain what "replevin" is, and why this type of lawsuit can be useful for recovering personal property. Forms to Start a Civil Action This packet includes forms and instructions for starting a civil lawsuit in any MN county.Replevin actions are a versatile tool for obtaining or regaining personal property which you have the right to possess. This form is available on Westlaw. Easily search more than 600,000 legal forms to find the exact form you need. Every civil action shall be tried in the county in which it was begun, unless the place of trial be changed as hereinafter prescribed. 2. Fill out a Small Claims Summons and Complaint form or Summons for Consumer Replevin form. Below are the most commonly used forms in the District Court of the District of Minnesota. For additional forms, please visit the forms library. Attached are the forms you need to file to begin an action for replevin.