Secured Transactions Law

/ˈsɪkjʊrd trænˈzækʃənz lɔː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The body of law governing security interests in personal property to secure payment or performance of an obligation.
    Under Secured Transactions Law, the creditor perfected a security interest in the debtor's inventory.

Forms

  • secured transactions law
  • secured transactions laws

Commentary

Typically governed in the U.S. by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, this law focuses on the attachment, perfection, priority, and enforcement of security interests.

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