Sherwood successfully instituted a writ of replevin and recovered Rose. RULE §31.1. Diagnosis.No, I don't believe it would be against the law. There are places where you're not allowed to raise a cow, but butcher one? A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. MORSE, J. Replevin for a cow. Users seeking legal advice should consult with a licensed attorney in their jurisdiction. This is an appeal from a judgment of the 57th judicial District Court of Bexar County. Appellant was plaintiff and appellee was defendant in the trial court. Slaughter of children issues in a victory for the Judge.