Section 3--301. Rights of a Holder. The holder of an instrument whether or not he is the owner may transfer or negotiate it and, except as otherwise provided in Section 3--603 on payment or satisfaction, discharge it or enforce payment in his own name.
Rights of a Holder
N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code Law § 3-301, under Rights of a Holder.
N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code Law § 3-301