§ 8.1A-204 – Value

Except as otherwise provided in Titles 8.3A, 8.4, 8.5A, and 8.12, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:

1. 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;

2. as security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim;

3. by accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or

4. in return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.