District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-3703 — Affidavit; contents.

District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 37 Replevin.

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.

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566 A.2d 1070 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1989)
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Legislative History

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

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