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.
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.
The statute of limitations depends on the type of replevin action you're filing. For general replevin, you only have 15 days from the date of wrongful repossession. If the repossession was due to nonpayment of rent, you have 30 days. You also have to check the correct venue for filing the replevin action.
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 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.
78.01 Right of replevin. —Any person whose personal property is wrongfully detained by any other person or officer may have a writ of replevin to recover said personal property and any damages sustained by reason of the wrongful taking or detention as herein provided.