Typically, if a trial is necessary to determine the amount of special damages, if any, the trial will be a bench trial rather than a jury trial. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint.It is a lawsuit for breach of contract, combined with prejudgment remedies seeking recovery of your collateral. The buyer has a right of replevin for goods identified to the contract if after reasonable effort he is unable to effect cover for such goods. Texas Property Code - PROP § 54.007. Judgment on Replevin Bond. A Writ of Replevin must be used if the debtor is uncooperative in returning personal property. If it is evidence there is no legal obligation to return it. The Justice of the Peace must collect fees for the filing of a Petition in the Justice Court. In a replevin action, the plaintiff seeks the return of property, not money damages.