Ga. Code § 11-9-622

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 11-9-622 - Effect of acceptance of collateral
(a)Effect of acceptance. A secured party's acceptance of collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures:
(1) Discharges the obligation to the extent consented to by the debtor;
(2) Transfers to the secured party all of a debtor's rights in the collateral;
(3) Discharges the security interest or agricultural lien that is the subject of the debtor's consent and any subordinate security interest or other subordinate lien; and
(4) Terminates any other subordinate interest.
(b)Discharge of subordinate interest notwithstanding noncompliance. A subordinate interest is discharged or terminated under subsection (a) of this Code section, even if the secured party fails to comply with this article.

OCGA § 11-9-622

Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 191, § 1, eff. 7/1/2001.