§ 1-204. 1-204
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Except as otherwise provided in Articles 3, 4, [and] 5, [and 6], a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:
(1)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;
(2)as security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim;
(3)by accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase ; or
(4)in return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.