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Liability for Warranties of Negotiable Instrument - Explained

Who Gives Warranties on a Negotiable Instrument?

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at September 26th, 2021

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LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES FOR NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTSDiscussion QuestionAcademic Research

LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES FOR NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS

There are two main types of liability on a negotiable instrument - primary and secondary liability. The maker of a note and drawee of a draft are primarily liable to pay the instrument. Parties who later sign, transfer, or present an instrument may be secondarily liable to pay the instrument. Secondary liability is conditioned upon the note or draft being dishonored upon presented for payment to the primarily liable party. When a payor dishonors an instrument, the holder may seek payment from third parties who previously signed or transferred that instrument. The ability to receive payment from previous signors and transferors is based upon theories of warranty. These individuals, in certain circumstances, warrant to later transferees or holders that the instrument is valid and payable.

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Related Topics

  • Guaranty or Guarantee
  • What is the role of a Guarantor or Surety of a negotiable instrument?
  • What is an Accord & Satisfaction?
  • What is primary and secondary liability on an instrument?
  • What is Drawer or Maker Liability for a negotiable instrument?
  • What is Transferor Warranty of a negotiable instrument?
  • What is Indorser Warranty of a negotiable instrument?
  • What is Presentment Warranty of a negotiable instrument?
  • What is a warrantors liability for a dishonored note or draft?
  • What is the time limitation for warranty of a negotiable instrument?
  • When are the warranties of a negotiable instrument discharged?

Discussion Question

What do you think about the system of primary and secondary liability on a negotiable instrument? Why do you think the UCC allows for secondary liability? How does the affect the liquidity and value of the instrument?

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