Opinion ID: 2536619
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: statement of claim for return of property from pawnbroker

Text: Plaintiff, ...................., sues defendant/pawnbroker,...................., and says: 1. This is an action for the return of stolen or misappropriated property pursuant to section 539.001, Florida Statutes. 2. Plaintiff is the owner of the following described property: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 3. The above-described property was stolen or otherwise misappropriated from plaintiff on or about the .... day of..............., 20.... A copy of the law enforcement report outlining the theft/misappropriation is attached hereto and incorporated into this statement of claim. 4. The above-described property is currently in the possession of defendant and is located at a pawnshop as defined in section 539.001, Florida Statutes, the address of which is __________________________________. 5. Plaintiff has complied with the procedural requirements of section 539.001, Florida Statutes. Specifically, plaintiff notified the pawnbroker of plaintiff's claim to the property: _____ by certified mail, return receipt requested, OR ____ in person evidenced by a signed receipt. The notice contains a complete and accurate description of the purchased or pledged goods and was accompanied by a legible copy of the aforementioned police report regarding the theft or misappropriation of the property. No resolution between plaintiff and defendant pawnbroker could be reached within 10 days after the delivery of the notice. WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment for the return of the property. Plaintiff further asks this court to award plaintiff the costs of this action, including reasonable attorneys' fees. ___________________________ Plaintiff (signature) ____________________________ Name ____________________________ Address ____________________________ City, State, Zip code ____________________________ Day telephone number State of Florida County of ___________________ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on .....(date)....., by...................., who is personally known to me or has produced.................... as identification and who .....did/did not..... take an oath. WITNESS my hand and official seal, on.....(date)...... ____________________ Notary Public State of Florida Note to Clerk of Court and to Sheriff: Pursuant to Section 539.001(15), filing fees and service fees shall be waived. Waiver does not require the filing of an affidavit of insolvency. FORM 7.342. EX PARTE MOTION AND ORDER FOR HEARING IN AID OF EXECUTION (CAPTION)