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.
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.
In North Carolina, you have the right to redeem your repossessed vehicle by paying off the entire loan balance, along with any fees. This process is time-sensitive, meaning you need to act before the vehicle is sold at auction.
What Happens If the Repo Agent Doesn't Find Your Car? But if you make it hard for the repo agent to get it, then the creditor may use another method to get the car back, called "replevin." Replevin can be just as costly as a repossession, if not more so.
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.
A consumer who defaults on a vehicle loan usually faces the repossession of the vehicle, but sometimes a lender will use replevin as an alternative. While repossession does not involve a formal process in court, replevin consists of getting the court to order the consumer to return the vehicle to the lender.
You will not go to jail. You have 21 days to respond to the complaint. However, the 21 days on the clock do not start to run until you are actually served with the summons by the process server.
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, a form of lawsuit in common-law countries, such as England, Commonwealth countries, and the United States, for return of personal property wrongfully taken and for compensation for resulting loss. Replevin is one of the oldest legal actions, dating to the 14th century. It is now called “claim and delivery.”
In North Carolina, you have the right to redeem your repossessed vehicle by paying off the entire loan balance, along with any fees. This process is time-sensitive, meaning you need to act before the vehicle is sold at auction.
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Car Repossession information from the NC Department of Justice. Helpful suggestions for those behind on car payments or facing automobile repossession.In a replevin action, also called a "claim and delivery", a party seeks to have the court order the delivery of property they claim legally belongs to them. A small claims case is filed in the clerk of superior court's office in the appropriate county. The forms may be printed and completed in advance. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. In North Carolina, creditors have the legal right to repossess your vehicle if you fall behind on your loan payments. Defendant's Drivers License No. Vehicle Identification No. Name Of Motor Vehicle Owner (See Note). The security agreement allows the seller of the car to repossess the car without going to court if you are in default. After your lender or creditor has repossessed your car in North Carolina, it can be sold at a public auction or in a private sale.