Section 272. Fair consideration  


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  • Fair consideration is given for property,
      or obligation,
        a. When in exchange for  such  property,  or  obligation,  as  a  fair
      equivalent  therefor,  and  in  good  faith,  property is conveyed or an
      antecedent debt is satisfied, or
        b. When such property, or obligation is  received  in  good  faith  to
      secure   a   present   advance   or   antecedent   debt  in  amount  not
      disproportionately small as compared with the value of the property,  or
      obligation obtained.