Secured Transactions Flashcards

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When does a security interest attach; or become legally enforceable?

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Secured interest must be supported by consideration given. Debtor must actually own the rights to the collateral or have possession. Secured interest much be recorded

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What are the characteristics of perfection of interest in a secured transaction?

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Gets higher priority over others claiming rights to collateral after the perfection takes place

Attachment must take place BEFORE perfection

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How does perfection occur in a secured transaction?

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By filing a financing statement

By possessing the collateral

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When does automatic perfection occur in a secured transaction?

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Store sells a consumer good on credit - Store retains security interest

A bank finances the purchase of a consumer good - Bank retains security interest

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What are the priority rules for payment in a secured transaction?

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If two parties are perfected; then the first one to file wins

If neither party is perfected; then the first one to attach wins

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What are the advantages of a creditor holding a lien in a secured transaction?

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Creditor holds priority over claims to collateral vs. unperfected security interests

Beats perfected security interests filed after lien attachment

Exceptions: Purchase money security interest; which has a 20 day grace period to be filed

Buyers purchasing in the ordinary course of business are immune from security interests held by merchants

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