Michigan § 440.9401 - Alienability of debtor's rights.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.9401 — Alienability of debtor's rights., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.9401. Alienability of debtor's rights.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) and sections 9406, 9407, 9408, and 9409, whether a debtor's rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this article.
An agreement between the debtor and secured party that 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 Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 440.9401
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.9401 cover?
Section 440.9401 ("Alienability of debtor's rights.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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