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26/02/2023

Want to take a replevin action?

A contractor client of replevin bond recently found itself in a prickly situation. They had default terminated a subcontractor on a major commercial project and withheld payment to that subcontractor on an outstanding invoice as permitted under the terms of the subcontract until the project was completed. Clearly irate over being terminated, the subcontractor walked-off of the project with thousands of dollars’ worth of project materials and equipment that had been paid for by the owner. While on some projects this may amount to nothing more than an annoyance or inconvenience, in this case it was a significant problem because some of the wrongfully removed materials were custom manufactured overseas and not easily replaceable. The client therefore needed to take immediate action to retrieve the stolen materials so that the project would not be delayed. Specifically, it needed to file a replevin action against the subcontractor.
A replevin action is a little known but powerful area of the law. In its simplest terms, replevin is a procedure whereby seized goods may be provisionally restored to their owner pending the outcome of an action to determine the rights of the parties concerned. The requirements of a replevin action differ by jurisdiction. For example, in Pennsylvania, the Rules of Civil Procedure devote an entire section to replevin actions and spell out in precise detail the steps that must be taken. While you should be sure to strictly comply with the rules in your jurisdiction, here are a few general points to keep in mind:
Where to File: A replevin action is typically commenced by filing a complaint in the appropriate jurisdiction. Generally speaking, it is best to file the action in the jurisdiction where the improperly seized materials are being held. If that location is unknown, you can also typically file the action in the jurisdiction where the project is located.

The Complaint: The complaint in replevin typically must include: (i) a description of the property to be replevied; (ii) its value; (iii) its location if known; and (iv) the material facts upon which the claim is based – in other words, why the filing party is entitled to seize the property that has been taken. The complaint generally must be verified by the filing party upon personal knowledge or information and belief.

Writs of Seizure: When time is of the essence or there is a concern that the removed materials will be harmed or destroyed by the holding party, most jurisdictions allow for the sheriff to seize the property pursuant to a writ of seizure. In general, a writ of seizure is issued upon an order of court entered upon notice and a hearing during which the moving party must establish through the complaint, affidavits, testimony, admissions or other evidence, that it has a high probability of successfully demonstrating its claim to possession of the subject materials.
Posting of a Bond: The plaintiff typically will be required to post a bond with a penal sum that is at least the value of the materials at issue (in Pennsylvania, the bond must be double the value of the materials). In some instances, a counterbond may be filed with the court by a defendant or intervenor claiming the right to possession of the property.

Final Judgment: Following service of the complaint, a judgment may be entered by the court either before or after a trial. The judgment will determine which party has the right to retain possession of the property and any special damages to be awarded to the plaintiff or the defendant resulting from an improper claim to possession of the property. 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.

In the case of our contractor client, the replevin action was a complete success. Following an evidentiary hearing, the judge entered an order granting our Emergency Motion for the Issuance of a Writ of Seizure and directing the prothonotary (Pennsylvania’s name for the court clerk) to issue a Writ of Seizure to the sheriff’s office commanding him to take possession of the project materials upon the posting of a bond. After complying with the necessary procedural requirements, we were accompanied by several uniformed police officers to retrieve the wrongfully removed project materials from the subcontractor’s warehouse. The materials were then transported to the project and immediately put into use. The whole process took weeks rather than the months (or more) it may have taken for the client to obtain suitable replacement materials.
If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to retrieve wrongfully removed project materials or equipment from a terminated contractor or subcontractor, the replevin action is a very useful tool to keep in mind. Be sure to strictly follow the procedural requirements in your jurisdiction and you may end up retrieving your wrongfully removed items in relatively short order.

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25/02/2023

What’s a replevin ?

a procedure whereby seized goods may be provisionally restored to their owner pending the outcome of an action to determine the rights of the parties concerned.

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25/02/2023

What is Replevin?

Replevin, also known as a claim and delivery, is a legal recourse that allows a person to obtain any personal property that was wrongfully claimed. The remedy is given before the court pronounces the final judgment and the wronged party is also compensated for any losses incurred due to the illegal act.

How Does Replevin Work?

Replevin actions are quite common and fall into two categories. These include;

A person seeks immediate possession of the property
The party filing the claim decides to wait for the adjudication of final rights.
In the former scenario, the law requires the creditor to post a bond, which seeks to protect the defendant from wrongful detention. This remedy is a very useful and powerful weapon against the person holding the property unlawfully since the holder cannot use the property while the case is still ongoing. This pressures the person in possession of the property to settle the issue quickly. The Replevy- which is the process through which the owner takes to secure the possession of the property by offering a form of security. This security is mainly given by the person prosecuting the action and helps to ensure that the goods will be returned in the event that they lose the case. The suit of replevin- In common law, the action taken to recover property that has been wrongfully seized would be a case for the wrongful interference of property but this does not offer an immediate recovery of the seized goods. Replevin is useful when the person claiming a greater right to the property is unable to take the property back by themselves. If a person can do so without filing a suit, this is referred to as repossession of property. In Wisconsin and Louisiana, for example, if a person finances a vehicle and fails to make payments as agreed. The law does not allow the lienholder to repossess the car but they must appear in court to get a replevin order. Many people will file a replevin case but choose not to gain immediate possession of the wrongfully-held property. Instead, they choose to file the replevin suit without offering any form of security. The defendant will then be required to attend court proceedings once the service of process is achieved so that the court can adjudicate which party has rights to possession of the property. How does the court determine the rightful owner of the property? The plaintiff creditor will be required to offer business records and testimonies that prove the defendants obligation to pay and their subsequent inability to pay. Once satisfied, the court issues a writ of replevin served to the sheriffs deputy who work hand-in-hand with employees of the creditor to repossess the property in question. The role of the law enforcement officers is to ensure that the creditors property is transferred in peace and that the borrower does not present any threat to the creditor. Once the property is repossessed, the creditor can dispose the property and use the proceeds to finance the debt owed. In other instances, a replevy can prove useful to avoid any damages that can occur when something like a public utility meter is used continuously. For non-payment of public utilities such as a meter, the physical property will still sit on your premises so that it can be reconnected once you complete payment. The connection can also be activated if the person owing the bill sells the premises to another individual who does not have any bills to the creditor. In the event that a person reconnects the utility unlawfully and continues getting the services, one can seek replevin for repossessing the meter to prevent this action.

Replevin in the International Context

In McGregor v. McGregor (1899), the British Columbia Supreme Court judge Irving J wrote: An action of replevin can be brought where goods have been wrongfully distrained or where goods have been otherwise, i.e. otherwise than by distress, wrongfully taken or detained. The word wrongfully is applicable to both cases. Wrongfully ... imports the infringement of some right, and any invasion of the civil rights of another is in itself a legal wrong, and the appropriate action for the violation of the legal right unconnected with contract is an action for tort. The early history of replevin action in England is traced (as) ... "The nature of the complaint in the action was for a tortious taking of the goods." Our British Columbia replevin action, which is wider than the English, gives the right to replevy to the party who could maintain trespass or trover. It is given, as it were, supplementary to, or in aid of, the remedy which those actions afford; but as all three actions, trespass, trover and replevin are classed ... as actions of tort, I think the action under our British Columbia statute is for the tortious taking or tortious detention of goods. Similar provisions that show replevin when an individual defaults can be found in the Civil Code of Quebec[ and St Lucia (arts. 1888 et seq.) that were mainly deduced from French law. Other places where such laws are in force include Mauritius and can also be found in the Spanish Civil Code (art 1922).

25/02/2023

How does replevin work ?
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Replevin is a statutory remedy in Illinois and is an action in which the owner or person entitled to the possession of goods or personal property (i.e. chattels) from one who has wrongfully detained or wrongfully takes property that belongs to another. This can be found at 735 ILCS 5/19-101. The basis for replevin is the plaintiff's right (or superior right) to immediate possession of the goods or chattels. A replevin action must be brought by the person having the possessory right and the property sought must be personal property. This means that the property must be specific property capable of identification and return. In addition, the replevin action must be brought in the county where the goods or chattels are found.

The procedure for filing a replevin begins with the plaintiff filing a complaint and subsequently making a motion requesting that the court enter an order for replevin by identifying the goods or chattels at issue. Thereafter, an order for replevin will issue and the property will be seized pursuant to the court order. The order will state that the plaintiff has established a prima facie case to a superior right of possession of the disputed property and a likelihood of success on the merits (i.e. they will likely ultimately prevail on the underlying claims for possession). In addition, the court order will summon the defendant to appear in court for trial on a set date. There are specific steps for how one must go about certifying the order and place it with the sheriff for the seizure of the property identified therein. Assuming this occurs, the next step is a trial on the complaint and the prevailing party receives a final order for possession.

Replevin with Notice.
The replevin action is deemed to be with notice or without notice and depending on whether the person you are seeking to recover property on receives notice of the replevin hearing. The Complaint should be verified (i.e. a legal term of art that is an affidavit verifying the truth of the allegations therein) that sufficiently describes the property at issue, a statement that the plaintiff is the owner of the property or entitled to legal possession of the property, a statement that the property is being wrongfully detained by the defendant, that the property has not been taken for any lawful purpose such as for tax, assessment, or fine or seized under any ex*****on attachment, and lastly, that the plaintiff has demanded return of the property without success.

The plaintiff may assert that the defendant has waived notice but the waiver must be done in accordance with Illinois law. If the property at issue is consumer in nature, i.e. primarily for personal, family, household or agricultural purposes, the defendant cannot waive notice. If it is not consumer in nature, the waiver or notice must be voluntary, in writing, intelligent and knowingly. Best case scenario, have the defendant be given notice and an opportunity to appear so the notice is not later attacked by the defendant. Thereafter, the plaintiff will have to obtain a replevin bond and place it with the sheriff along with the order for replevin. Our firm is experienced at preparing the replevin notice, the complaint, the bond, and the replevin order and filing these documents with the clerk of court in the county in Illinois in which the property is located.

Replevin without Notice.
In addition to establishing the superior right to possession, a plaintiff seeking to justify the use of replevin without notice must fall within one of the exceptions found in 735 ILCS 5/19-106. There are a few exceptions, such as protecting the plaintiff from immediate and impending harm which would result in the imminent destruction or concealment of the disputed property or removal of the disputed property from Illinois or if the item was perishable, to name a few exceptions.

At the hearing, the court will examine the evidence submitted and determine whether notice is not required and enter an order in accordance with that finding. Assuming the replevin order is issued, the replevin bond will be executed and delivered to the sheriff along with the replevin complaint and a certified replevin order. Upon service of the order, the sheriff will be directed to seize the property and return it to the plaintiff unless the defendant executes a bond in an amount for double the value of the property.

Other Considerations
There may be third parties who claim a right to possession and seek to intervene in the lawsuit. This will be heard by the court and the court will determine possession of the disputed property and/or damages. If the defendant or a third-party claim that the seizure of the property was wrongful, the plaintiff will be required to indemnify the sheriff in the amount of the damages awarded by the court, which is why a bond is required. A replevin lawsuit can be commenced by using forms found on the county website where the property can be found. The procedure must be followed precisely, and it is important to take great care in filing the replevin action as well as making sure you follow the procedural steps and timing with precision. Our firm has successfully handled many replevin actions, so contact us today if you are looking to recovery goods or chattels that are being wrongfully held by another

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