The procedure in the action of replevin from the commencement to the entry of judgment shall be in accordance with the rules relating to a civil action. Can I file a replevin against a tow or repair shop?Yes, in both states. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. Replevin (sometimes called revendication) is a lawsuit that allows an individual to reclaim personal property taken away unjustly or illegally. This is my order for replevin. Can someone please show me the writ of replevin documentation I CAN fill out. You typically file a complaint asking for return of the property and also file an affidavit that you are entitled to possession. Property can be subject to replevin or repossession when the debtor defaults, or fails to pay, under a contract. Typically, creditors use the legal process of replevin to repossess property.