Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42a-3-105
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Sec. 42a-3-105. Issue of instrument.
Official statutory text
(b) 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 of the condition or special purpose to be fulfilled is a defense.
(c) “Issuer” applies to issued and unissued instruments and means a maker or drawer of an instrument.
See Sec. 42a-3-106(a) and (b)(ii) for successor provisions to Sec. 42a-3-105, revised to 1991, re unconditional promise or order.
Cited. 149 C. 159.
Notes nonnegotiable because “subject to a subordination agreement dated October 13, 1965” were each transferable or assignable and each was property subject of separate count in one pleading by plaintiff holder upon the default of defendant payor. 6 Conn. Cir. Ct. 28.
(c) “Issuer” applies to issued and unissued instruments and means a maker or drawer of an instrument.
See Sec. 42a-3-106(a) and (b)(ii) for successor provisions to Sec. 42a-3-105, revised to 1991, re unconditional promise or order.
Cited. 149 C. 159.
Notes nonnegotiable because “subject to a subordination agreement dated October 13, 1965” were each transferable or assignable and each was property subject of separate count in one pleading by plaintiff holder upon the default of defendant payor. 6 Conn. Cir. Ct. 28.
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