§ 9:5550

Louisiana § 9:5550

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 9: Civil Code-Ancillaries

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§5550. Definitions
The following words, phrases, and terms as used in this Part shall be defined and construed as follows:
(1) "Collateral mortgage" shall mean a mortgage that is given to secure a written obligation, such as a collateral mortgage note, negotiable or nonnegotiable instrument, or other written evidence of debt, that is issued, pledged, or otherwise used as security for another obligation. A collateral mortgage or collateral chattel mortgage may provide on its face that the mortgage is granted in favor of a designated mortgagee and any future holder or holders of the collateral mortgage note.
(2) "Vendor's privilege" shall mean a vendor's lien or vendor's privilege on immovable property that secures a written obligation, such as a collateral mortgage note, negotiable or nonnegotiable instrument, or other written evidence of debt.
Acts 1989, No. 137, §7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1991, No. 377, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.