Arizona § 44-1040 - Discount of claims allowed but not due; amount payable on claim secured by collateral in possession of creditor

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§ 44-1040. Discount of claims allowed but not due; amount payable on claim secured by collateral in possession of creditor

Claims not due may be allowed at their present value by discounting them at the rate of interest mentioned in the contract, if any, otherwise at the legal rate. If any creditor holds collateral or security of less value than his debt, the value thereof may be estimated by the assignee and only the difference between such value and the amount of the debt shall be allowed.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1040

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1040 cover?

Section 44-1040 ("Discount of claims allowed but not due; amount payable on claim secured by collateral in possession of creditor") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 44-1040?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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