Civil Code Article 152
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
According to the provision of the preceding article, a person who restrains the liberty or seizes the property of another shall apply immediately to the court for assistance.If the application mentioned in the preceding paragraph is dismissed or is not made in time, this person is liable to compensate for any injury arising from his action.
中文原文 民法第152條
依前條之規定，拘束他人自由或押收他人財產者，應即時向法院聲請處理。
前項聲請被駁回或其聲請遲延者，行為人應負損害賠償之責。
前項聲請被駁回或其聲請遲延者，行為人應負損害賠償之責。