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• Replevin, sometimes referred to as "claim and delivery", is a formal legal proceeding to retake/repossess a client's "purchase money security interest" (motor vehicle) in accordance with the contract

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• Replevin seeks a Court order requiring the Sheriff or Constable (in Arizona) to serve process and take possession of the motor vehicle described as "security" in the contract

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Replevin documents required:

• Contract

• Credit Application

• Proof of lienholder interest (i.e. Certificate of Title)

• Special Affidavit Supporting Replevin

• Account notes with vehicle description/location

• Financial statement of account owed

• Replevin/delivery Bond

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• Attorney fees, generally, are FIXED plus court costs

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• Client costs include Bond premium and related vehicle recovery charges. Most contracts allow client to recover costs from the customer

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• Where requested, a judgment for contract damages will be added to the Replevin action. Judgment will be pursued for collection at a contingency fee rate (plus court costs) as in any other deficiency/charge-off collection case