RS 9:5550

CHAPTER 5. COLLATERAL MORTGAGES AND VENDOR'S PRIVILEGES: EFFECTIVE DATE OF COLLATERAL MORTGAGES, RELATIONSHIP OF COLLATERAL MORTGAGES TO CHAPTER 9 OF THE LOUISIANA COMMERCIAL LAWS AND DEFENSES TO ENFORCEMENT §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.