A proceeding in detinue to recover personal property unlawfully withheld from the plaintiff may be brought on a warrant or motion for judgment. In other words, in a replevin action the remedy sought is the return of detained property plus incidental damages.The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. Replevin is an effective civil remedy to get your dog back. People who believe that their animal is being wrongfully withheld can commence a civil lawsuit (replevin action) to try to get the animal returned. A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. Your ex took your dog after you broke up. Survival and Assignment of Causes of Actions. However, some small claims courts also allow people to file a writ of replevin. 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.
