property recovery

[ron finney]

What is the name of your state? florida Friend was holding computer and clothing for me during a move, now friend will not return items. What do I do? What are my legal rights? What is first step in this matter?

 

[willzviewz]

Call your Clerk of Court

Florida should have a "replevin" statute. You should call the Clerk of Court at your local courthouse and ask if they have the forms for you to file a small claims replevin action.

What reasons has your friend given for not returning your things?

 

[JETX]

Though Florida is a replevin state, you would have to go through the process required by Statute. A copy of this statute can be found at:
http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0078/ch0078.htm

I might suggest that instead, you consider filing a simple small claims action to recover the value of the items taken. It is a much simpler process and normally the defendant will decide to return the property in lieu of the value.