Except as otherwise provided in Chapters 3, 4, 4A, 5, and 6 of this title, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:

(a) 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; or

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 36-1-204

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(b) as security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim; or

(c) by accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or

(d) in return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.