Pennsylvania § 3306 - Claims to an instrument.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3306 — Claims to an instrument., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3306. Claims to an instrument.
A person taking an instrument, other than a person having rights of a holder in due course, is subject to a claim of a property or possessory right in the instrument or its proceeds, including a claim to rescind a negotiation and to recover the instrument or its proceeds. A person having rights of a holder in due course takes free of the claim to the instrument.
Cross References. Section 3306 is referred to in sections 3302, 3305, 3602 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3306
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3306 cover?
Section 3306 ("Claims to an instrument.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 3306?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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