Sec. 42a-1-204. Value. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 42a-1-204. Value. Except as otherwise provided in articles 3, 4 and 5, 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.

      (1959, P.A. 133, S. 1-204; P.A. 05-109, S. 10.)

      History: P.A. 05-109 amended section to adopt the 2001 Revision of Uniform Commercial Code Article 1-General Provisions.

      Cited. 183 C. 266.

      Former Subsec. (2):

      Cited. 172 C. 112.