Q: I have a judgement against an individual and i have garnished his wages. can i also repo one of his vehicles?
A:
If by "repo" you mean enter his property and steal his car from in front of his house, the answer is no. That is the traditional meaning of repossession which is a contractual right only available in certain situations.
You can have a sheriff "levy" on the vehicle. You would then have to pay some fees, and the sheriff would auction the vehicle, pay off any lien holders, take out expenses of sale, and turn over anything left over to you. It is usually more trouble than it is worth, but there are always exceptions to the general rule.
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