The lienholder must go to court and obtain an order of replevin. It has been held that replevin applies to any wrongful taking of goods and chattel. Alternatively, the owner may seek replevin (return of the chattel). Art brings an action for replevin against Burt, seeking to recover a bicycle. Strictly speaking, replevin in its original form was a provisional remedy. Action in trover could be an alternative to replevin. The action in replevin began to appear in the thirteenth century. Replevin and trover never completely coincided, because there was a limitation on replevin. Replevin is an action of civil law, not criminal law. In colonial America, replevin was used more often than detinue. Replevin involves return of an actual specific item or items, not monetary compensation for loss. Replevin discusses the connection between gas, chaos, and Akasha, a Hindu concept analogous to Aether.