What is an order of replevin in Florida?

The Replevin action is used for resolving civil disputes involving personal property valued up to $15,000.00 (excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney's fees, if applicable). This process allows for an individual to recover property which another person refuses to return.

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Writ Of Replevin Form With Court Order In Florida

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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.

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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.

The Replevin action is used for resolving civil disputes involving personal property valued up to $15,000.00 (excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney's fees, if applicable). This process allows for an individual to recover property which another person refuses to return.

To file a complaint for replevin, you must first prepare a summons (notice to appear in court) and include a complete and accurate description of the property sought. You will also need to attach proof of a bill of sale, title to the property, and photographs of the property.

When you file your Complaint for Writ if Replevin, a hearing will be scheduled and the court will issue a notice for service upon the defendant. The hearing will be between 10 and 20 days from the date that the court issues the notice to the defendant.

The Complaint: The complaint in replevin typically must include: (i) a description of the property to be replevied; (ii) its value; (iii) its location if known; and (iv) the material facts upon which the claim is based – in other words, why the filing party is entitled to seize the property that has been taken.

Replevin actions involve disputes over ownership or possession of personal property, such as cars, boats, or artwork. The plaintiff must prove that they have a right to possession of the property and that the defendant wrongfully took or is wrongfully detaining the property.

—An action for replevin may be brought in any county where the property sought to be replevied is located, where the contract was signed, where the defendant resides, or where the cause of action accrued.

78.01 Right of replevin. —Any person whose personal property is wrongfully detained by any other person or officer may have a writ of replevin to recover said personal property and any damages sustained by reason of the wrongful taking or detention as herein provided.

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The State of Florida: To Each Sheriff of the State: YOU ARE COMMANDED to replevy the goods and chattels in possession of the defendant. The court may thereupon order the Clerk to issue a writ of Replevin.ORDERED at Quincy, Florida on the ______ day of. The court may thereupon order the clerk to issue a writ of replevin. If the court rules in your favor, it will issue an Order directing the Clerk to issue a Writ of Replevin. REPLEVIN COMPLAINT o Fill in your name as plaintiff(s), address and phone number o Fill in the defendant(s) name and address for service. You will need to provide one. (1) copy of each for the court, plus one (1) copy for each defendant. Replevin" must also be filled out at the time you file the complaint. A Writ of Replevin is an order to recover personal property that has been wrongful taken or detained.

Writ Of Replevin Form With Court Order In Florida

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