how to file for a writ of Replevin

by bill
(bradenton, florida)

Hello, How can I file for a writ of Replevin, in Manatee County, FL?

It is for less then $1000. I see a fee schedule for a small claims with REplevin valued at $130, but dont see any instructions for Replevin in the Small Claims Info packet...

Is this just a seperate letter or statement attached to the small claims action? or is there a separate form/action that needs to be taken?

What are the procedures involved/expected for this process?

Also, can lawyers be allowed for small claims actions? I saw where a lawyer can represent you at the pretrial conference in the event a party can not make it, but not sure if that is to request delays or to follow thru with the action/hearing?

Also, what is teh point of the mediation meeting? Seriously? two parties are not going to agree, or they would have... the cost to attend the meeting seems like a good waste of money at $60 per party...

needless to say, this matter is not worth a lot of money, and other then the defendant holding personal property hostage, I would forget about the whole issue, and or let him pursue it thru collections, small claims or even lien action...

also, how likely is small claims courts going to support and enforce normal business laws/codes... i.e. a business not issuing/using written estimates or work orders, but yet wanting/demanding payment, thru the use of holding property hostage...

thanks