New Jersey § 12a:3-403
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:3-403.
a. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or chapter 4 of Title 12A of the New
Jersey Statutes, an unauthorized signature is ineffective except as the signature
of the unauthorized signer in favor of a person who in good faith pays the instrument
or takes it for value. An unauthorized signature may be ratified for all purposes of this chapter. b. If the signature of more than one person is required to constitute the authorized
signature of an organization, the signature of the organization is unauthorized if
one of the required signatures is lacking. c. The civil or criminal liability of a person who makes an unauthorized signature
is not affected by any provision of this chapter which makes the unauthorized signature
effective for the purposes of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:3-403
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-403 cover?
Section 12a:3-403 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 12a:3-403?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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