Nevada § 104.3407 - Alteration
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 104.3407 — Alteration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 104.3407. Alteration
1. “Alteration” means an unauthorized: (a) Change in an instrument that purports to modify in any respect the obligation
of a party; or (b) Addition of words or numbers or other change to an incomplete instrument relating
to the obligation of a party. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, an alteration fraudulently made discharges
a party whose obligation is affected by the alteration unless that party assents or
is precluded from asserting the alteration. No other alteration discharges a party, and the instrument may be enforced according
to its original terms. 3. A payor bank or drawee paying a fraudulently altered instrument or a person taking
it for value, in good faith, and without notice of the alteration, may enforce rights
with respect to the instrument: (a) According to its original terms; or (b) In the case of an incomplete instrument altered by unauthorized completion, according
to its terms as completed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 104.3407
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 104.3407 cover?
Section 104.3407 ("Alteration") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 104.3407?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 104.3407" (Nevada). 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 Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 104.3407 apply to my situation?
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