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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 1204.Except as otherwise provided in articles 3, 4, and 5, 1 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 440. Uniform Commercial Code § 440.1204 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-440-uniform-commercial-code/mi-comp-laws-440-1204/
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