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13 Pa.C.S. § 3201 Negotiation
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(a) Definition of "negotiation".--"Negotiation" means a transfer of possession, whether voluntary or involuntary, of an instrument by a person other than the issuer to a person who thereby becomes its holder. (b) Manner of negotiation.--Except for negotiation by a remitter, if an…
13 Pa.C.S. § 3202 Negotiation subject to rescission
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(a) General rule.--Negotiation is effective even if obtained: (1) from an infant, a corporation exceeding its powers or a person without capacity; (2) by fraud, duress or mistake; or (3) in breach of duty or as part of an illegal transaction. (b) Rescission or other remedies.--To…
13 Pa.C.S. § 3203 Transfer of instrument; rights acquired by transfer
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(a) When transfer effected.--An instrument is transferred when it is delivered by a person other than its issuer for the purpose of giving to the person receiving delivery the right to enforce the instrument. (b) Rights obtained upon transfer of instrument.--Transfer of an instru…
13 Pa.C.S. § 3204 Indorsement
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(a) Definition of "indorsement".--"Indorsement" means a signature, other than that of a signer as maker, drawer or acceptor, that alone or accompanied by other words is made on an instrument for the purpose of negotiating the instrument, restricting payment of the instrument or i…