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Code · Michigan · Chapter 440 — Uniform Commercial Code

440.1204 Value for rights.

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440.1204 Value for rights.
Sec. 1204.
Except as otherwise provided in articles 3, 4, and 5, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them for any of the following:
(a)In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge-back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection.
(b)As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim.
(c)By accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase.
(d)In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.
History: 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 86 , Eff. July 1, 2013
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