California Code
ARTICLE 8 - Application of Sale Proceeds of Encumbered Property; Sale to Lienholder
Section 10360.

10360. As used in this article:

(a) “Amount secured by the lien” includes interest and any costs and charges secured by the lien.

(b) “Encumbered property” means real or personal property that is subject to a lien for a secured debt which is a valid claim against the estate and which has been allowed or approved.

(c) “Lien” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien.

(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)