New Jersey § 12a:3-204
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:3-204.
a. “ Indorsement ” means a signature, other than that of a signer as maker, drawer, or acceptor, that
alone or accompanied by other words is made on an instrument for the purpose of negotiating
the instrument, restricting payment of the instrument, or incurring indorser's liability
on the instrument, but regardless of the intent of the signer, a signature and its
accompanying words is an indorsement unless the accompanying words, terms of the instrument,
place of the signature, or other circumstances unambiguously indicate that the signature
was made for a purpose other than indorsement. For the purpose of determining whether a signature is made on an instrument, a paper
affixed to the instrument is a part of the instrument. b. “ Indorser ” means a person who makes an indorsement. c. For the purpose of determining whether the transferee of an instrument is a holder,
an indorsement that transfers a security interest in the instrument is effective as
an unqualified indorsement of the instrument. d. If an instrument is payable to a holder under a name that is not the name of the
holder, indorsement may be made by the holder in the name stated in the instrument
or in the holder's name or both, but signature in both names may be required by a
person paying or taking the instrument for value or collection.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:3-204
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-204 cover?
Section 12a:3-204 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.
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