Section 3--109. Definite Time  


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  • (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.