Except as otherwise provided in this article, each provision of this article applies whether the lessor or a third party has title to the goods, and whether the lessor, the lessee, or a third party has possession of the goods, notwithstanding any statute or rule of law that possession or the absence of possession is fraudulent.
Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 288, § 1, effective July 1, 1992.
Uniform Statutory Source: Section 9-202.
Changes: Section 9-202 was modified to reflect leasing terminology and to clarify the law of leases with respect to fraudulent conveyances or transfers.
Purposes: The separation of ownership and possession of goods between the lessor and the lessee (or a third party) has created problems under certain fraudulent conveyance statutes. See, e.g., In re Ludlum Enters., 510 F.2d 996 (5th Cir. 1975); Suburbia Fed. Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. Bel-Air Conditioning Co., 385 So. 2d 1151 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980). This section provides, among other things, that separation of ownership and possession per se does not affect the enforceability of the lease contract. Sections 2A-301 and 2A-308.
Cross References:
Sections 2A-301, 2A-308 and 9-202.
Definitional Cross References:
"Goods". Section 2A-103(1)(h).
"Lessee". Section 2A-103(1)(n).
"Lessor". Section 2A-103(1)(p).
Structure Colorado Code
Title 4 - Uniform Commercial Code
Part 3 - Effect of Lease Contract
§ 4-2.5-301. Enforceability of Lease Contract
§ 4-2.5-302. Title to and Possession of Goods
§ 4-2.5-304. Subsequent Lease of Goods by Lessor
§ 4-2.5-305. Sale or Sublease of Goods by Lessee
§ 4-2.5-306. Priority of Certain Liens Arising by Operation of Law
§ 4-2.5-308. Special Rights of Creditors
§ 4-2.5-309. Lessor's and Lessee's Rights When Goods Become Fixtures
§ 4-2.5-310. Lessor's and Lessee's Rights When Goods Become Accessions