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.
Replevin Form Document With Court In Orange
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The Replevin action is used for resolving civil disputes involving personal property valued up to $15,000.00 (excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney's fees, if applicable). This process allows for an individual to recover property which another person refuses to return.
A losing party pays attorney fees only if the winner is specifically given the right to recover legal fees in a contract between the parties or through a state or federal law. Learn about preparing a defense in Disputing a Small Claims Court Case: Fight Back.
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.
How Much Money Can I Ask For? An individual (including a sole proprietor) cannot ask for more than $12,500 in a claim. Corporations, partnerships and other entities (like government entities) cannot ask for more than $6,250. You can file as many claims as you want for up to $2,500 each.
To initiate the replevin action, creditors must attach proof of a bill of sale, property title, debt agreement, etc. to a complaint filed with the clerk of court. This filing will include a replevin summons, as well as filing the original documents with the court as well.
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.
File your case in a court in the right county and court (called Justice Centers in Orange County). In legal terms, this means you have to file in the proper venue (place). For example, if the person you are suing lives in Tustin, the Justice Center where you file your case is the Central Justice Center.
All filings for small claims matters can be submitted by any of these ways: In person at the Center Justice Center (700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701). By electronic filing using the Civil eFile website. By drop-box located by the front entrance of the Central Justice Center.
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Court Forms, Free forms are available for those actions that only require the single form to be filed on an existing case. Plaintiffs in a replevin action must execute several procedures in order to file for an action of replevin in civil court.Most City Courts have webpages and some have their forms online. Or, you can get the form from the Court Clerk in the court. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide. Judicial Process Fee Schedule. The Judicial Process Section provides the service of civil and enforceable papers to all serviceable areas of Orange County. This form is available in the Clerk of Courts office. All information must be filled out accurately, including the middle initial and date of birth.