Negotiation subject to rescission

11 M.R.S. § 3-1202, under Article 3-A: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.

11 M.R.S. § 3-1202

(1). Negotiation is effective even if obtained:

(a). From an infant, a corporation exceeding its powers or a person without capacity; [PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

(b). By fraud, duress or mistake; or [PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

(c). In breach of duty or as part of an illegal transaction. [PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

(2). To the extent permitted by other law, negotiation may be rescinded or may be subject to other remedies, but those remedies may not be asserted against a subsequent holder in due course or a person paying the instrument in good faith and without knowledge of facts that are a basis for rescission or other remedy.