What is Redemption?
Redemption is a legal term that describes a debtor’s action of reclaiming collateral that a creditor took legal possession of pursuant to the terms of a secured loan. Typically, a …
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What is the Retail Installment Sales Financing Act?
A Retail Installment Sales Financing Act is a state law that governs retail installment contracts. A retail installment contract is one where the lender maintains title to the property, such …
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An Overview of the Uniform Commercial Code
Each state in the United States has the authority to enact its own laws. While federal laws apply equally to all states, state law is only applicable to matters that occur in that state’s jurisdiction. Generally, this system works well. However, there are matters were uniformity among the state laws are desirable. Commercial transactions, which often occur in more …
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What are Negotiable Instruments?
Have you ever wondered what law applies when you write a check or purchase a certificate of deposit (CD)? Checks and certificates of deposit are types of negotiable instruments. Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) have been enacted into law by every state and provide the rules for negotiable instruments. Negotiable Instruments Defined Negotiable instruments are …
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