Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Hire Purchase — Repossession — Payment of 3/5th of Price Bars Repossession Without Court Order

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under the Hire Purchase Act, once the hirer has paid 3/5th of the purchase price, the owner cannot repossess the goods without a court order. This protects the hirer's substantial interest in the goods. Any repossession contrary to this provision is unlawful and may expose…

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