Complaint For Replevin Forest In Suffolk
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In Suffolk County district courts, the maximum you can sue for is $5,000. In Suffolk County town and village courts, the maximum amount you can sue for is $3,000.
For assistance you may call (631) 853-4600 Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4 pm. Note: To initiate a complaint, you must complete and sign the complaint form and then send it back to us with the required documentation.
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.
A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property to be held in the U.S. Marshal's custody or that of another designated official, under order and supervision of the court, until the court determines otherwise.
On Long Island, there are also dozens of town and village courts that handle small claims; use the New York court's website to locate a specific town or village court. Remember, the small claims limits in town and village courts is $3,000. While in district and city courts the small claims limit is $5,000.
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.
File Complaint Online: Mail/Fax: Mailing Address: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Consumer Services Division. 42 Broadway, 9th Floor. New York, NY 10004. Fax: (212) 487-4482.
