Civil Code Article 884

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.

A pledge of personal property is a preferential right of a creditor to receive satisfaction of a claim from the proceeds from sale of personal property the possession of which has been transferred by a debtor or a third party as security for the claim.
中文原文 民法第884條
稱動產質權者,謂債權人對於債務人或第三人移轉占有而供其債權擔保之動產,得就該動產賣得價金優先受償之權。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.