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Holder in Due Course |
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An individual who takes a Commercial Paper for value, in Good Faith, with the belief that it is valid, with no knowledge of any defects. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) defines a holder in due course as one who takes an instrument for value in good faith absent any notice that it is overdue, has been dishonored, or is subject to any defense against it or claim to it by any other person. holder in due course n. one holding a check or promissory note, received for value (he/she paid for it), in good faith, and with no suspicion that it might be no good, claimed by another, overdue, or previously dishonored (a bank had refused to pay since the account was overdrawn). Such a holder is entitled to payment by the maker of the check or note. (See: bona fide purchaser) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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