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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Whenever the context so requires, the terms “mortgage”, “chattel mortgage”, and “pledge” as used in the Louisiana Revised Statutes additionally mean and include the granting of a security interest under Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws (R.S. 10:9-101, et seq.) or under the corresponding provisions of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in any other state, to the extent applicable. Whenever the context so requires, the terms “mortgage”, “chattel mortgage” or “pledge” agreement further mean and include a security agreement subject to Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws or to the corresponding provisions of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in any other state, to the extent applicable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 1, § 59. Definitions of mortgage, chattel mortgage and pledge to include security interests - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-1-sect-59/
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