IN THE COUNTY COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ___________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ___________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA ______________________ DIVISION ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) , Plaintiff(s), -vs- Case No. Judge , Defendant(s). STATEMENT OF CLAIM FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY Plaintiff (s), Defendant(s), , sue(s) , and allege(s): 1. This is an action for the return of stolen or misappropriated property pursuant to Florida Statutes § 539.001. 2. Plaintiff(s) is (are) the owner(s) of the following described property: 3. The above-described property was stolen or otherwise misappropriated from Plaintiff(s) 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 Florida Statutes § 539.001, the address of which is ___________________________________________ ______________________________, _________________________. 5. Plaintiff(s) has (have) complied with the procedural requirements of Florida Statutes § 539.001. Specifically, Plaintiff(s) notified the pawnbroker of Plaintiff's(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 Statement Of Claim For Return Of Property {7.335} Page 1 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com by a legible copy of the aforementioned police report regarding the theft or misappropriation of the property. No resolution between Plaintiff(s) and Defendant pawnbroker could be reached within 10 days after the delivery of the notice. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff(s)demand(s) judgment for the return of the property. Plaintiff(s) further ask(s) this court to award Plaintiff(s) the costs of this action, including reasonable attorneys' fees. Plaintiff(s) signature(s) Address(es) Day Telephone(s) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 , by , who is personally known to me or who has produced did did not take an oath. as identification and who WITNESS my hand and official seal, on . NOTARY PUBLIC State of Florida My commission expires: Statement Of Claim For Return Of Property {7.335} Page 2 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com