Vehicle Repossession Without a Court Order
A financing or lending company took, or threatened to take, a mortgaged motorcycle or vehicle by force, tow, or intimidation without the borrower's consent and without a court order. Philippine law has no self-help repossession: recovery of the collateral is by voluntary surrender or a court replevin action (Rules of Court, Rule 60); forcible seizure can be grave coercion (Revised Penal Code Art. 286). SEC-registered financiers are also bound by RA 11765 and SEC rules.
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Legal Basis in the Philippines
- • RA 7394 (Consumer Act) — consumer protection against unfair trade practices
- • BSP Circular 1048 — prohibited debt collection practices
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