Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 3284

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.

A conventional mortgage is established by contract.

A legal mortgage is established by operation of law.

A judicial mortgage is established by law to secure a judgment.

Acts 1991, No. 652, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.