If an instrument contains contradictory terms, type-written terms prevail over printed terms, handwritten terms prevail over both, and words prevail over numbers.
Source: L. 94: Entire article R&RE, p. 847, § 1, effective January 1, 1995.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 4-3-118 as it existed prior to 1994.
Section 3-114 replaces subsections (b) and (c) of former Section 3-118.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 4 - Uniform Commercial Code
Article 3 - Negotiable Instruments
Part 1 - General Provisions and Definitions
§ 4-3-104. Negotiable Instrument
§ 4-3-105. Issue of Instrument
§ 4-3-106. Unconditional Promise or Order
§ 4-3-107. Instrument Payable in Foreign Money
§ 4-3-108. Payable on Demand or at Definite Time
§ 4-3-109. Payable to Bearer or to Order
§ 4-3-110. Identification of Person to Whom Instrument Is Payable
§ 4-3-114. Contradictory Terms of Instrument
§ 4-3-115. Incomplete Instrument
§ 4-3-116. Joint and Several Liability; Contribution
§ 4-3-117. Other Agreements Affecting Instrument