Arizona § 47-3105 - Issue of instrument
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-3105 — Issue of instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-3105. Issue of instrument
A. "Issue" means the first delivery of an instrument by the maker or drawer, whether to a holder or nonholder, for the purpose of giving rights on the instrument to any person.
B. An unissued instrument, or an unissued incomplete instrument that is completed, is binding on the maker or drawer, but nonissuance is a defense. An instrument that is conditionally issued or is issued for a special purpose is binding on the maker or drawer, but failure of the condition or special purpose to be fulfilled is a defense.
C. "Issuer" applies to issued and unissued instruments and means a maker or drawer of an instrument.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 47-3105
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-3105 cover?
Section 47-3105 ("Issue of instrument") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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