The existence of a lien upon property does not of itself entitle the person in whose favor it exists to a lien upon the same property for the performance of any other obligation than that which the lien originally secured.
Cal. Civ. Code § 2891
Effect of Liens
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 98 Cal. App. 2d 327 - Engleman v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'n (1950)
Most recently applied in 98 Cal. App. 2d 327 - Engleman v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'n (July 1950)
Enacted 1872.
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