District Of Columbia Code § 16-3703

Affidavit; contents.
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At the time of filing a complaint in replevin, the plaintiff, his agent, or attorney shall file an affidavit stating that —
according to affiant’s information and belief, the plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of chattels proposed to be replevied, being the same described in the complaint;
the defendant has seized and detained or detains the chattels; and
the chattels were not subject to the seizure or detention and were not taken upon a writ of replevin between the parties.

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