First National Bank of Glendale v. Sheriff of Milwaukee County

The sole issue presented on this appeal is whether the appellant proved the elements of right to possession, wrongful detention and value, as required under sec. 265.02, Stats., in order to prevail in a replevin action.

In a replevin action, the plaintiff must show, among other things, that the plaintiff is entitled to the property claimed, that the property is wrongfully detained by the defendant, and the value of the property. 2 In our view, the trial court was correct in its determination that the plaintiff failed to make the requisite showing on these counts.

Right to Possession; Wrongful…