Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-81-189

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

Nothing in this article shall be construed as authorizing any borrower to impair or commit a breach of the obligation of any valid lien or contract created or entered into by it, the intention of this article being to authorize the pledging, setting aside and segregation of gross revenues only where consistent with outstanding obligations of such borrower.