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.
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.
Explanation: After the defendant receives a copy of the summons and complaint, the court acquires in personam jurisdiction. The term 'in personam' is Latin for 'against the person', implying that the court's authority is directed towards a specific individual, in this case, the defendant.
It involves presenting to the person or entity sued (the 'defendant') a Complaint in which the person suing (the 'plaintiff') describes its legal claims and should always be accompanied by a Summons, requiring a defendant to respond in court. There are very specific requirements for serving a lawsuit on a defendant.
A summons with notice is a short form that simply establishes that a suit is started and the gist of what happened. A complaint, is a particularized statement of the alleged facts to give rise to a right for relief.
Complaint: The complaint is the legal action in which one party (the plaintiff) sues another party (the defendant). Federal civil cases begin with the filing of a complaint.
After a summons with notice is served, the defendant will demand that the plaintiff serve a complaint. The plaintiff must then have the complaint served within 20 days after being served with the demand, or the case may be dismissed.
The complaint serves many purposes including the identification of the parties involved in the lawsuit, the plaintiff's reason for filing a lawsuit, and the type of relief that is sought. Defendant: The defendant is the party sued in a civil lawsuit.
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.
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.
Comply With the Relevant Federal, State, and Local Rules. Research Before Writing. Allege Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Personal Jurisdiction, and Venue. Jurisdiction. Draft Concise and Plain Statement of the Facts. Factual Allegations. Draft Separate Counts for Each Legal Claim. Plead Facts With Particularity Where Necessary.
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.