The lien of a mortgage is special, unless otherwise expressly agreed, and is independent of possession.

(Enacted 1872.)

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Terms Used In California Civil Code 2923

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.