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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:3153"
article_number: "3153"
status: active
heading: "General requirements for effectiveness of pledge against third persons"
breadcrumb: "Book III › Title XX-A › Chapter 1"
source_url: "https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110202"
acts_citations_raw: "Acts 2014, No. 281, §1, eff. Jan, 1, 2015."
acts_citations:
  - act_year: 2014
    act_number: 281
    section: 1
    role: enactment
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---

# Art. 3153. General requirements for effectiveness of pledge against third persons

A pledge is without effect as to third persons unless it has become effective between the parties and is established by written contract.