W. Va. Code § 46-9-609

Secured party's right to take possession after default.

  1. (a) Possession; rendering equipment unusable; disposition on debtor's premises. After default, a secured party:

    1. (1) May take possession of the collateral; and
    2. (2) Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor's premises under section 9-610.
  2. (b) Judicial and nonjudicial process. A secured party may proceed under subsection (a) of this section:

    1. (1) Pursuant to judicial process; or
    2. (2) Without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.
  3. (c) Assembly of collateral. If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party which is reasonably convenient to both parties.
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