Ron Does Not Make a Payment on His Car Loan

question 55

Multiple Choice

Ron does not make a payment on his car loan for several months. The dealer, Star Auto, repossesses the car by towing it from a public parking lot. Ron sues Star for breach of the peace. Ron will probably

• A) prevail, because Ron has not formally defaulted on the car loan.
• B) prevail, because the car was parked in a public lot when it was towed.
• C) not prevail, because the repossession was not a breach of the peace.
• D) not prevail, because a creditor can repossess property in which it holds an interest if no threats or force are used against a debtor.

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