§ 6A-8-203. Staleness as notice of defect or defense.
After an act or event, other than a call that has been revoked, creating a right to immediate performance of the principal obligation represented by a certificated security or setting a date on or after which the security is to be presented or surrendered for redemption or exchange, a purchaser is charged with notice of any defect in its issue or defense of the issuer, if the act or event:
(1) requires the payment of money, the delivery of a certificated security, the registration of transfer of an uncertificated security, or any of them on presentation or surrender of the security certificate, the money or security is available on the date set for payment or exchange, and the purchaser takes the security more than one year after that date; or
(2) is not covered by paragraph (1) and the purchaser takes the security more than two years after the date set for surrender or presentation or the date on which performance became due.
History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 182, § 5; P.L. 2000, ch. 420, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6A - Uniform Commercial Code
Chapter 6A-8 - Investment Securities
Section 6A-8-202. - Issuer’s responsibility and defenses — Notice of defect or defense.
Section 6A-8-203. - Staleness as notice of defect or defense.
Section 6A-8-204. - Effect of issuer’s restriction on transfer.
Section 6A-8-205. - Effect of unauthorized signature on security certificate.
Section 6A-8-206. - Completion of alteration of security certificate.
Section 6A-8-207. - Rights and duties of issuer with respect to registered owners.
Section 6A-8-208. - Effect of signature of authenticating trustee, registrar, or transfer agent.