Rule 1073 Commencement of Action

To start a replevin case in Pennsylvania, you must file a complaint with the prothonotary. The prothonotary is the clerk of court who handles civil case paperwork.

A replevin case is a lawsuit to get back personal property that someone else is holding. For example, you might use this type of case if someone took your belongings and refuses to return them. Filing the complaint is the first official step to get the court involved.