“An action for the repossession of personal property wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant, whereby the plaintiff gives security for and holds the property until the court decides who owns it.” (Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th ed. 2004).

How to Obtain Information

• Packets of forms and instructions can be purchased from the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Self Service Center.
• The Palm Beach County Bar Association maintains an Attorney Referral Service. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Self Service Center can provide you access to an attorney for a nominal charge, for the purpose of providing procedural advice.