California · Chapter 57 of 59

Promissory Notes and Securities

Promissory notes, negotiable instruments, securities regulation, and California's real property securities.

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Promissory Notes

A promissory note is a written promise to pay a specified sum of money. In real estate, the borrower (maker) signs a note promising to repay the lender (payee). The note is the personal obligation; the trust deed (or mortgage) is the security for the note. The note and trust deed are separate documents but work together.

Civil Code §2932

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