Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania
Hello, my name is scott
I have a question about a ex friend have my dog and I'm trying to get her back and he won't gave her to me. I do have papers from the vet that had my name on it that she is mine. But when I talked to the cops they told me that I need ownership papers for her.
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An what law school did the cop go to?
Despite what you may think under PA law a pet is personal property just like a book or a table. So what you want is to sue in what is known as an Action in Replelvin. In plain English you want a court to order the friend to give the dog back to you. Normally you would go to the local district justice and file. The bad news is DJs can't make that kind of order. So you would have to file the action in Common Pleas Court so it won't be easy. You can do it but it might cost more than you think it's worth.
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