When a State Statute Requires a Security Interest in a Motor

question 51

Multiple Choice

When a state statute requires a security interest in a motor vehicle to be noted on the certificate of title, the security interest is perfected:

• A) by the certificate notation, when a non-inventory motor vehicle is involved.
• B) by filing under the UCC, regardless of how the vehicle is classified.
• C) by filing under the UCC, when the motor vehicle is inventory.
• D) either by the certificate notation or by a UCC filing, depending on how the state statute defines the term motor vehicle.

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Definitions:

Par Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock with a nominal face value, which determines dividend payments and is prioritized over common stock in the event of liquidation.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting liabilities, representing ownership interest.

Par Value Common Stock

The nominal or face value assigned to shares of common stock in the corporate charter, which has little relation to the market value of the shares.