District of Columbia § 16-3703 Affidavit; contents.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-3703 — Affidavit; contents.

District of Columbia § 16-3703

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 37Replevin.

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D.C. Code § 16-3703 (2026).

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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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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.