New Jersey § 12a:3-205
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:3-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:3-205.
a. If an indorsement is made by the holder of an instrument, whether payable to an
identified person or payable to bearer, and the indorsement identifies a person to
whom it makes the instrument payable, it is a “ special indorsement. ” When specially indorsed, an instrument becomes payable to the identified person and
may be negotiated only by the indorsement of that person. The principles stated in 12A:3-110 apply to special indorsements. b. If an indorsement is made by the holder of an instrument and it is not a special
indorsement, it is a “ blank indorsement. ” When indorsed in blank, an instrument becomes payable to bearer and may be negotiated
by transfer of possession alone until specially indorsed. c. The holder may convert a blank indorsement that consists only of a signature into
a special indorsement by writing, above the signature of the indorser, words identifying
the person to whom the instrument is made payable. d. “ Anomalous indorsement ” means an indorsement made by a person who is not the holder of the instrument. An anomalous indorsement does not affect the manner in which the instrument may
be negotiated.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:3-205
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Section 12a:3-205 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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