Louisiana § CC 3137 - Personal or real security
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3137 — Personal or real security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3137. Personal or real security
Security is personal or real.
It is personal when it consists of an obligation undertaken to secure performance of the obligation of another.
It is real when it consists of a right of preference established over property of the obligor or of a third person to secure performance of an obligation.
Acts 2014, No. 281, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3137
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3137 cover?
Section CC 3137 ("Personal or real security") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § CC 3137?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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