§ 3201 (a) “Negotiation” means a transfer of possession, whether …
§ 3202 (a) Negotiation is effective even if obtained (1) from an …
§ 3203 (a) An instrument is transferred when it is delivered by a …
§ 3204 (a) “Indorsement” means a signature, other than that of a signer …
§ 3205 (a) If an indorsement is made by the holder of an instrument, …
§ 3206 (a) An indorsement limiting payment to a particular person or …
§ 3207 Reacquisition of an instrument occurs if it is transferred to a …
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Terms Used In California Codes > Commercial Code > Division 3 > Chapter 2 - Negotiation, Transfer, and Indorsement

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Bank: means a person engaged in the business of banking, and includes a savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, and trust company. See California Commercial Code 1201
  • Bearer: means a person in possession of a negotiable instrument, document of title, or certificated security that is payable to bearer or endorsed in blank. See California Commercial Code 1201
  • board: means the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California. See California Business and Professions Code 2841
  • Holder: means :

    California Commercial Code 1201

  • Package: includes cartons, wrappers, or other containers which are used for the sale of butter to the retail trade. See California Food and Agricultural Code 37101
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. See California Commercial Code 1201
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Purchaser: means a person that takes by purchase. See California Commercial Code 1201
  • Remedy: means any remedial right to which an aggrieved party is entitled with or without resort to a tribunal. See California Commercial Code 1201
  • Right: includes remedy. See California Commercial Code 1201
  • Security interest: includes any interest of a consignor and a buyer of accounts, chattel paper, a payment intangible, or a promissory note in a transaction that is subject to Division 9 (commencing with Section 9101). See California Commercial Code 1201
  • Writing: includes printing, typewriting, or any other intentional reduction to tangible form. See California Commercial Code 1201