| 英文摘要 |
Regarding the determination of damage to security interests, the doctrine of“diminution in objective value”should be adopted. This means that any diminution in the value of the subject matter due to damage constitutes impairment of the security interest, irrespective of whether its residual value falls below the amount of the secured claim. Building on this foundation, the various causes of damage to or loss of the secured property can be categorized to examine the systematic application among the different remedies available to the secured party. If the damage or loss is attributable to an external third party, the secured party may assert subrogation, in which case claims for tort damages of the security interest and for value restoration should be precluded. If the damage or loss is attributable to the grantor, the secured party is entitled to claim tort damages or value restoration against them, and may also potentially claim subrogation over insurance proceeds. Where the grantor is a party other than the debtor, considering the lack of attributability to the debtor, the legal effects of the early repayment mechanism under Article 408 of the Civil Code should be softened. If the damage or loss is attributable to the secured party, the resulting compensation may still constitute the object of subrogation. However, if the secured party intentionally damages the secured property, it may be presumed to have waived its right to subrogation by conduct. |