Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
UCC Uniform Commercial Code |
Article 3. COMMERCIAL PAPER |
Part 1. SHORT TITLE, FORM AND INTERPRETATION |
Section 3--109. Definite Time
Latest version.
-
(1) An instrument is payable at a definite time if by its terms it is payable (a) on or before a stated date or at a fixed period after a stated date; or (b) at a fixed period after sight; or (c) at a definite time subject to any acceleration; or (d) at a definite time subject to extension at the option of the holder, or to extension to a further definite time at the option of the maker or acceptor or automatically upon or after a specified act or event. (2) An instrument which by its terms is otherwise payable only upon an act or event uncertain as to time of occurrence is not payable at a definite time even though the act or event has occurred.