This article will explain what "replevin" is, and why this type of lawsuit can be useful for recovering personal property. Below are the most commonly used forms in the District Court of the District of Minnesota.For additional forms, please visit the forms library. To begin, you must first fill out a petition with the Court Administration. Civil documents are served on behalf of individuals, private attorneys, the Court, county departments and agencies. , Business Law Deskbook § . You will be charged a filing fee and law library fee. Filling out the replevin forms requires careful attention to detail. Chapter 565 of the Minnesota Statutes, which is entitled "Claim and Delivery," governs pretrial procedures in a replevin action. The court may also apply multiple factors, including the best interests of the animal, in the court's decision-making process.