New York Laws
Part 2 - Transfer and Negotiation
3-207 - Negotiation Effective Although It May Be Rescinded.

(1) Negotiation is effective to transfer the instrument although the
negotiation is
(a) made by an infant, a corporation exceeding its powers, or any
other person without capacity; or
(b) obtained by fraud, duress or mistake of any kind; or
(c) part of an illegal transaction; or
(d) made in breach of duty.
(2) Except as against a subsequent holder in due course such
negotiation is in an appropriate case subject to rescission, the
declaration of a constructive trust or any other remedy permitted by
law.