"Security agreement" means a "security agreement" as defined by paragraph (74) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
§ 481.220.Security Agreement
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In one sentenceSection 481.220 defines "security agreement" using the Commercial Code’s definition, generally an agreement that creates or provides for a security interest.
Full Text of § 481.220
Plain-English Summary
A security agreement is the contract that creates a security interest in collateral. Section 481.220 borrows the Commercial Code’s definition so this title’s treatment of secured claims — including the limits on attaching claims already secured by real property under § 483.010(b) — lines up with secured-transactions law generally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a security agreement in this context?
Section 481.220 defines it using the Commercial Code’s definition, generally the agreement that creates or provides for a security interest in collateral.
How is a security agreement different from a security interest?
Section 481.220 defines the security agreement as the underlying contract, while Section 481.223 separately defines the security interest that agreement creates in the collateral.
Amendment History
Amended by Stats 2013 ch 531 (AB 502),s 3, eff. 1/1/2014, op. 7/1/2014. EFFECTIVE 7/01/2001. Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: SB 45) (Chapter 991).
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