§3-1105. Issue of instrument
(1). "Issue" means the first delivery of an instrument by the maker or drawer, whether to a holder or nonholder, for the purpose of giving rights on the instrument to any person.
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
(2). An unissued instrument, or an unissued incomplete instrument that is completed, is binding on the maker or drawer, but nonissuance is a defense. An instrument that is conditionally issued or is issued for a special purpose is binding on the maker or drawer, but failure to fulfill the condition or special purpose is a defense.
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
(3). "Issuer" applies to issued and unissued instruments and means a maker or drawer of an instrument.
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 293, §A2 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 11: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Article 3-A: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
11 §3-1104. Negotiable instrument
11 §3-1105. Issue of instrument
11 §3-1106. Unconditional promise or order
11 §3-1107. Instrument payable in foreign money
11 §3-1108. Payable on demand or at definite time
11 §3-1109. Payable to bearer or to order
11 §3-1110. Identification of person to whom instrument is payable
11 §3-1113. Date of instrument
11 §3-1114. Contradictory terms of instrument
11 §3-1115. Incomplete instrument
11 §3-1116. Joint and several liability; contribution
11 §3-1117. Other agreements affecting instrument