SHOW CAUSE ORDER IN ACTION OF REPLEVIN. (Md. Filing a replevin or detinue requires four steps: 1.Plaintiff asks that an Order of Replevin issue and for judgment against defendant for: a. Possession of the property; b. Replevin and detinue are two types of legal actions for the return of property. Asking for damages allows you to seek money from the defendant. When you file for replevin, you must demonstrate in a Show Cause hearing that you are entitled to gain possession of the property right away. At Lusk Law, LLC, we have extensive experience handling replevin and detinue claims, which are generally litigated in district court. This complaint will describe the property that is being repossessed. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint.