Affidavit; contents. 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. (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 604, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-3703. 1973 Ed., § 16-3703.
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