SECTION 1-204. Value  


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  • Except as otherwise provided in articles 3, 4 and 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.