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.
Replevin For Property In Illinois
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Replevin is a legal process used to return specific items to the rightful owner. A judge can decide who the rightful owner is, and then issue an order (sometimes called a writ of replevin) that allows the sheriff to go to the place where the items are and take the items.
Sue. You will need proof that the property is yours or some means of convincing an unbiased judge of that and that he/she refuses to allow you to get it. Once you get a court order, if the person still won't turn your property over to you, the sheriff or police will enforce the order.
You could call the police or sheriff to help you get the property back. Having some proof of ownership would be helpful.
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.
An action of replevin shall be commenced by the filing of a verified complaint which describes the property to be replevied and states that the plaintiff in such action is the owner of the property so described, or that he or she is then lawfully entitled to the possession thereof, and that the property is wrongfully ...
You can go to the police and file a criminal complaint for theft of property. List and identify the items to the best of your ability. You can also sue in a civil court for the return of your property or the value of the items if not returned plus punitive damages.
If you want the specific belongings, then you would file a claim in superior court. The superior court can issue an order requiring the defendant to return your 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.
Replevin is an action seeking return of personal property wrongfully taken or held by the defendant. In exchange for the personal property, the plaintiff in the action pledges a security and is allowed to hold the property until the case is resolved by the court.
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The original plaintiff's Replevin Bond is required. The Levy Unit of the Sheriff's Office Civil Division enforces Levies, Replevin and other related orders.Orders are filed at the Daley Center. Plaintiff asks that an Order of Replevin issue and for judgment against defendant for: a. Possession of the property; b. Replevin Bonds are required in Illinois when a plaintiff wishes to regain property before a final ruling in the case. In a replevin action, the creditor will take possession of the property temporarily while a lawsuit proceeds. Actions for replevin must be filed in the state and county where the items are located. It cannot require a person or business to perform a service or stop a certain action or to return property. The case is usually filed in the county where the property is taken.