One such principle is replevin. Replevin is the common law cause of action for recovering personal property wrongfully withheld from its rightful owner.In a replevin case, the. Replevin and detinue are two types of legal actions for the return of property. Asking for damages allows you to seek money from the defendant. If the judge orders the defendants to comply with the writ of replevin, they will be required to turn over the property to you. In such cases, replevin is often an effective remedy. Replevin is a legal term meaning "repossession" or "taking again. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the Clerk of the Court together. Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure.