1204 - Value. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 1204. Value. Except as otherwise provided in Divisions 3 (relating to negotiable instruments), 4 (relating to bank deposits and collections) and 5 (relating to letters of credit), 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.