In a replevin action, the plaintiff seeks the return of property, not money damages. Replevin is the common law cause of action for recovering personal property wrongfully withheld from its rightful owner.A wrongful act or breach of legal duty resulting in damages, not founded on contract. Replevin is a legal action where you ask for the return of personal property, with possible damages. Summary: This page provides past cases highlighted on the front page of the website as recent cases. The month and year of publication are listed. Replevin, against all Defendants. The replevin actions were typically prosecuted in the New York City Civil Court and District Court in Nassau and Suffolk County. 3220 Salaries Regular Employees-. 1. Surrogate. B. Introduction to Equitable Relief. 468.