One such principle is replevin. Replevin is the common law cause of action for recovering personal property wrongfully withheld from its rightful owner.A replevin action seeks the return of personal property wrongfully taken and for compensation for any resulting loss. In a replevin case, the. Wayne County Small Claims Court helps citizens of Wayne County resolve minor disputes fairly, quickly, and inexpensively. 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. Replevin will have to be brought in a court of general jurisdiction; not small claims court. So, you will probably need an attorney.