Arkansas § 4-9-401 - Alienability of debtor's rights.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-9-401 — Alienability of debtor's rights., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-9-401. Alienability of debtor's rights.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and §§ 4-9-406 — 4-9-409, whether a debtor's rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this chapter. An agreement between the debtor and secured party which prohibits a transfer of the debtor's rights in collateral or makes the transfer a default does not prevent the transfer from taking effect.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-9-401

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-9-401 cover?

Section 4-9-401 ("Alienability of debtor's rights.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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