N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code Law Section 3-409
Draft Not an Assignment


Section 3--409. Draft Not an Assignment.

(1)

A check or other draft does not of itself operate as an assignment of any funds in the hands of the drawee available for its payment, and the drawee is not liable on the instrument until he accepts it.

(2)

Nothing in this section shall affect any liability in contract, tort or otherwise arising from any letter of credit or other obligation or representation which is not an acceptance.

Source: Section 3-409 — Draft Not an Assignment, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/UCC/3-409 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 27, 2024).

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Apr. 27, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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