In theory, law is based on the principles of justice and certainty. However, neither of these principles was afforded to Hidayat Sadikin, President Director of PT Way Hitam, a wood processing company based in Palembang. Two Hidayat-owned factories and a three-story residence-cum-shop were auctioned to settle credit owed by Hidayat to the Indonesian Developmental Bank (Bapindo). Unfortunately for Hidayat, the three assets jointly valued at Rp37.5