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.Filing a replevin or detinue requires four steps: 1. To initiate the replevin process with your attorney, you will file a Complaint form, a Show Cause Order, and a Request for Service. All replevin actions in Maryland must be filed in the District Court of Maryland. With detinue, you may ask for monetary compensation for the entire item, damage to it, or money lost due to its absence. File a civil case in rent court. If the money owed to you is rent or involves a rental property, your case will be heard in rent court. A replevin action is quicker, but temporary. If you want the fastest possible return of your property, a replevin action may be the best first step.
