New Jersey § 12a:3-415

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-415, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12a:3-415.

a. Subject to subsections b., c., d. and e. of this section and to subsection d. of

12A:3-419, if an instrument is dishonored, an indorser is obliged to pay the amount

due on the instrument according to the terms of the instrument at the time it was

indorsed, or if the indorser indorsed an incomplete instrument, according to its terms

when completed, to the extent stated in 12A:3-115 and 12A:3-407. The obligation of the indorser is owed to a person entitled to enforce the instrument

or to a subsequent indorser who paid the instrument under this section. b. If an indorsement states that it is made “without recourse” or otherwise disclaims

liability of the indorser, the indorser is not liable under subsection a. of this

section to pay the instrument. c. If notice of dishonor of an instrument is required by 12A:3-503 and notice of dishonor

complying with that section is not given to an indorser, the liability of the indorser

under subsection a. of this section is discharged. d. If a draft is accepted by a bank after an indorsement is made, the liability of

the indorser under subsection a. of this section is discharged. e. If an indorser of a check is liable under subsection a. of this section and the

check is not presented for payment, or given to a depositary bank for collection,

within 30 days after the day the indorsement was made, the liability of the indorser

under subsection a. of this section is discharged.

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