Alabama § 8-9A-3 - Value.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-9A-3 — Value., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-9A-3. Value.
(a) Value is given for a transfer if, in exchange for the transfer, property is transferred or an antecedent debt is secured or satisfied, but value does not include an unperformed promise to furnish support to the debtor or another person made otherwise than in the ordinary course of the promisor’s business.
(b) For the purposes of subsection (c) of Section 8-9A-4 and subsection (a) of Section 8-9A-5, a person gives a reasonably equivalent value if the person acquires an interest of the debtor in an asset pursuant to a regularly conducted, noncollusive foreclosure sale or execution of a power of sale for the acquisition or disposition of the interest of the debtor upon default under a mortgage, deed of trust, or security agreement.
(c) A transfer is made for present value if the exchange between the debtor and the transferee is intended by them to be contemporaneous and is in fact substantially contemporaneous.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-9A-3
What does Code of Alabama § 8-9A-3 cover?
Section 8-9A-3 ("Value.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 8-9A-3?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-9A-3" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 8-9A-3 apply to my situation?
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