2020 District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 37 - Replevin
§ 16–3703. Affidavit; contents

Universal Citation: DC Code § 16–3703 (2020)

At the time of filing a complaint in replevin, the plaintiff, his agent, or attorney shall file an affidavit stating that —

(1) according to affiant’s information and belief, the plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of chattels proposed to be replevied, being the same described in the complaint;

(2) the defendant has seized and detained or detains the chattels; and

(3) the chattels were not subject to the seizure or detention and were not taken upon a writ of replevin between the parties.

(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-3703.

1973 Ed., § 16-3703.

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