CHAPTER 36: HOLDERS IN DUE COURSE AND DEFENSES

Learning Objectives:• Holder in Due Course

Significance Requirements

• Defenses Personal Real

• Exceptions to Holder in Due Course Status

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CHAPTER 36: HOLDERS IN DUE COURSE AND DEFENSES

1. Significance of the Designation

2. Requirements:a. Holder must receive value

b. Good faith

c. Transferee does not have notice of infirmities

i. Types of Notice

ii. Before Overdue

d. Holder from a HolderChapter 36 3

HOLDER IN DUE COURSE

1. Personal Defensesa. Significance: Holder in due

course is not subject to personal defenses

b. Examples

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DEFENSES

2. Real Defensesa. Significance: Holder in due

course is subject to real defenses

b. Examples

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DEFENSES

1. Rationale for Exceptions

2. State Law

3. Federal Lawa. FTC Rule Regarding Consumer

Credit

b. Close Connectedness Doctrine

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EXCEPTIONS TO THE HOLDER-IN-DUE COURSE STATUS

CHAPTER 36: HOLDERS IN DUE COURSE AND DEFENSES