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 Replevin Bond, also referred to as the Claim and Delivery Bond or the Sequestration Bond, is a court mandated bond following a legal suit wherein the plaintiff is looking to take back (replevy) property that is in a defendant's possession.
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.
When Replevin May Apply. In general, repossession is easier for a lender than replevin because it involves a less formal process and tends to be more efficient. A lender cannot use repossession, however, when it would result in a breach of the peace.
This means if you default on your payments, the creditor has the right to repossess the collateral to recover their losses. In Utah, repossession laws allow creditors to take back property without warning, often leading to unpleasant surprises and added stress.
Replevin is typically the first step when a plaintiff wants to get the property back from a defendant who wrongfully took it. Detinue is a legal action that is most often utilized when a person has possession of property that they should not have, such as when they default on a loan.
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.
“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.