Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts
Repossing a vehicle
Can a small business repossess a used vehicle for which the repair work was not paid for.
Asked on 6/28/07, 2:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Repossing a vehicle
No. A small business cannot engage in "self-help" and take someone's car off the street. The business COULD HAVE refused to release the car until paid, but once the vehicle was released, taking it back is GRAND THEFT-AUTO. Business has other remedies through the court system, but larceny is not advisable.
Answered on 6/28/07, 5:14 pm
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