The Defendant must file a response to the Complaint within twenty (20) days after being served. Be in substantially the same form as the Complaint, without the Notice of Hearing or Notice of.Intention to Appear. (5). The procedure in the action of replevin from the commencement to the entry of judgment shall be in accordance with the rules relating to a civil action. For a complaint, a notice to defend is required. Sample Forms These sample forms may be useful when filing documents for the civil and family courts. If you have any questions, consult an attorney. Pro se Appellant, David Morris Barren, appeals from the order entered in the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas dismissing his action in replevin. Complaint, without the Notice of Hearing or Notice of Intention to Appear. (5) No reply to a counterclaim shall be required.