Geraci's Litigation team is fully prepared to represent you in replevin cases. At the start of a lawsuit, seized goods are returned to their rightful owner.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. It is a lawsuit for breach of contract, combined with prejudgment remedies seeking recovery of your collateral. Look specifically for the "Complaint for Replevin" form and the accompanying summons form. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. Plaintiff applies for (check all that apply):. Writ of possession after hearing (Code Civ. The City of Oakland has a standard claim form that can be used for your convenience.