Fill out claim as indicated; attach additional information if necessary; Return the original in person or US Mail to: Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors It is a lawsuit for breach of contract, combined with prejudgment remedies seeking recovery of your collateral.In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides. Fill and file forms and pay a fee to start a small claims case. Then, have a copy of the forms delivered (served) to whomever you're suing. Yes, as long as a claim for money is also part of the small claims lawsuit. Typically, if a trial is necessary to determine the amount of special damages, if any, the trial will be a bench trial rather than a jury trial. Replevin seeks the return of property, along with possible damages.