Fuentes purchased a stove and stereo from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. Payment was to be made in monthly installments over a period of time. After two-thirds of the payments were made, Fuentes defaulted. Firestone filed an action for repossession and at the same time instructed the sheriff to seize the property pursuant to state law. The sheriff seized the property before Fuentes even knew
of Firestone's suit for repossession. Which constitutional safeguard does the state statute, which allows seizure prior to notice and hearing, violate?
a. Sixth Amendment, right to trial by jury
b. Fifth Amendment, Due Process Clause
c. Fourteenth Amendment, Due Process Clause
d. Fourth Amendment, right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures
C
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