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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Nonliability in absence of signature.--A person is not liable on an instrument unless:
(1) the person signed the instrument; or
(2) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under section 3402 (relating to signature by representative).
(b) Deleted by 2024, July 1, P.L. 450, No. 41, § 9, effective in 60 days [Aug. 30, 2024].
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 13 Pa.C.S.A. Commercial Code § 3401. Signature necessary for liability on instrument - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-13-pacsa-commercial-code/pa-csa-sect-13-3401/
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