Arkansas § 4-8-302 - Rights of purchaser.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-8-302 — Rights of purchaser., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-8-302. Rights of purchaser.

Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c), a purchaser of a certificated or uncertificated security acquires all rights in the security that the transferor had or had power to transfer. A purchaser of a limited interest acquires rights only to the extent of the interest purchased. A purchaser of a certificated security who as a previous holder had notice of an adverse claim does not improve its position by taking from a protected purchaser.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-8-302

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-8-302 cover?

Section 4-8-302 ("Rights of purchaser.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?

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