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HomeCommercial CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1§ 9110 Security Interests Before Possession

§ 9110 Security Interests Before Possession

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§ 9110 Security Interests Before Possession

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone owes money and the lender has a right to take something (like a car) if they don’t pay, this law applies.
  • •The lender can enforce this right even if they didn’t follow all the usual paperwork rules.
  • •The lender doesn’t have to file extra papers to make this right official.
  • •If the borrower doesn’t pay, the lender’s rights are protected over other people who might also claim the same item.

Example

You buy a car with a loan, and the bank says they can take the car if you stop paying.

Even if the bank didn’t fill out all the normal forms, they can still take the car if you don’t pay. They don’t need to file extra papers to make this right official, and their claim comes before anyone else’s.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9110 Security Interests Before Possession

A security interest arising under Section 2401 or 2505, or under subdivision (3) of Section 2711, or subdivision (e) of Section 10508 is subject to this division. However, until the debtor obtains possession of the goods, all of the following apply: (1) The security interest is enforceable, even if paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 9203 has not been satisfied. (2) Filing is not required to perfect the security interest. (3) The rights of the secured party after default by the debtor are governed by Division 2 (commencing with Section 2101) or Division 10 (commencing with Section 10101). (4) The security interest has priority over a conflicting security interest created by the debtor. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991 and Section 9701.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

security interestdebtorsecured partyDivision 2Division 10

Related Statutes

  • § 9104 Secured Party Control Over Deposit Accounts
  • § 9205 Debtor Control Of Collateral
  • § 9505 Financing Statement Filing Terms
  • § 2102 Hybrid Transaction Goods Application
  • § 8112 Creditor Access To Securities

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Commercial Code. Section 9110.
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