408.108 Warranties in direct holding.

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A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

(1)A person who transfers a certificated security to a purchaser for value warrants to the purchaser, and an endorser, if the transfer is by endorsement, warrants to any subsequent purchaser, that:

(a)The certificate is genuine and has not been materially altered;

(b)The transferor or endorser does not know of any fact that might impair the validity of the security;

(c)There is no adverse claim to the security;

(d)The transfer does not violate any restriction on transfer;

(e)If the transfer is by endorsement, the endorsement is made by an appropriate person, or if the endorsement is by an agent, the agent has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person; and

(f)The transfer is otherwise effective and rightful.

(2)A person who originates an instruction for registration of transfer of an uncertificated security to a purchaser for value warrants to the purchaser that:

(a)The instruction is made by an appropriate person, or if the instruction is by an agent, the agent has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person;

(b)The security is valid;

(c)There is no adverse claim to the security; and

(d)At the time the instruction is presented to the issuer:

1. The purchaser will be entitled to the registration of transfer;

2. The transfer will be registered by the issuer free from all liens, security interests, restrictions and claims other than those specified in the instruction;

3. The transfer will not violate any restriction on transfer; and

4. The requested transfer will otherwise be effective and rightful.

(3)A person who transfers an uncertificated security to a purchaser for value and does not originate an instruction in connection with the transfer warrants that:

(a)The uncertificated security is valid;

(b)There is no adverse claim to the security;

(c)The transfer does not violate any restriction on transfer; and

(d)The transfer is otherwise effective and rightful.

(4)A person who endorses a security certificate warrants to the issuer that:

(a)There is no adverse claim to the security; and

(b)The endorsement is effective.

(5)A person who originates an instruction for registration of transfer of an uncertificated security warrants to the issuer that:

(a)The instruction is effective; and