30-1-212. Value. Except as otherwise provided in chapters 3 through 5, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:
(1) in return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge-back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection;
(2) as security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim;
(3) by accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or
(4) in return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 575, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. Uniform Commercial Code General Provisions
Part 2. General Definitions and Principles of Interpretation
30-1-202. Prima facie evidence by third-party documents
30-1-203. Obligation of good faith
30-1-204. Reasonable time -- seasonableness
30-1-205. Course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade
30-1-207. Performance or acceptance under reservation of rights
30-1-208. Option to accelerate at will
30-1-209. Subordinated obligations