This should be filed in the Justice Court. Once filed, you will request a form called a Summons.If you are seeking immediate return of your dog, a bond is required at double the value, to protect the defending party against wrongful action. You can file a small claims action for the value of the dogs if she does not return them. People who believe that their animal is being wrongfully withheld can commence a civil lawsuit (replevin action) to try to get the animal returned. This should be filed in the Justice Court. Once filed, you will request a form called a Summons. In other words, in a replevin action the remedy sought is the return of detained property plus incidental damages. Attached are the forms you need to file to begin an action for replevin. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the Clerk of the Court together.
