You may include a counterclaim for all your costs in your answer. What is required when filing a complaint for replevin?Replevin can be given with, or without notice to the defendant. 78.01 Right of replevin. This should be filed in the Justice Court. Once filed, you will request a form called a Summons. People who believe their animal is being wrongfully withheld can sue (replevin action) to try to get the animal returned. Personally in a replevin action, the process is sufficient only to obtain possession of the claimed property and will not support an action in the. Replevin is an effective civil remedy to get your dog back. Plaintiff Eliott Adams is seeking an emergency prejudgment writ of replevin to regain possession of his dog Fenrir from defendant Aundrea Delgado.