Secured Transactions in United States

Practical Information

Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982

A transaction secured by an interest in real or personal property. Examples of such security are the mortgage, pledge, and conditional sale.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

What is Secured Transactions?

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Secured Transactions in State Statute Topics

Introduction to Secured Transactions (State statute topic)

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Parties to Secured Transactions (Application)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of parties to secured transactions. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Application is provided. Finally, the subject of Secured Transactions in relation with parties to secured transactions is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Secured Transactions (Commercial Law)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of secured transactions. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Commercial Lawin relation to secured transactions is provided. Note that a list of bibliography resources and other aids appears at the end of this entry.

Resources

Further Reading

• Information about Secured Transactions in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.