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.
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.
Replevin (/rɪˈplɛvɪn/) or claim and delivery (sometimes called revendication) is a legal remedy which enables a person to recover personal property taken wrongfully or unlawfully, and to obtain compensation for resulting losses.
Alternative Legal Actions Other legal remedies may be more appropriate than a replevin action, depending on why the court denied the replevin action. These might include: An action for monetary damages. A claim for trespass to chattels, based on substantial interference with the use of your personal property.
Replevin is one of a group of remedies for conversion, the wrongful taking or withholding of personal property.
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 writ of replevin While in some states you can initiate a replevin without a hearing, New Jersey requires a court ruling to reclaim property by court order. The court will give the party in possession of the property at least three days notice during which they can file affidavits and cross-motions.
Initiating a replevin action While in some states you can initiate a replevin without a hearing, New Jersey requires a court ruling to reclaim property by court order. The court will give the party in possession of the property at least three days notice during which they can file affidavits and cross-motions.
California's Replevin Law enables state and local government agencies to recover public records that are being held unlawfully and makes it illegal for private parties to possess state or local government records.
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.