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California · Through 2026-09-13

COM § 1204

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  1. Commercial Code - COM
  2. DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1101. - 1310.]
  3. CHAPTER 2. General Definitions and Principles of Interpretation [1201. - 1206.]

Except as otherwise provided in Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 12, 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 chargeback 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.

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