Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
UCC Uniform Commercial Code |
Article 3. COMMERCIAL PAPER |
Part 4. LIABILITY OF PARTIES |
Section 3--413. Contract of Maker, Drawer and Acceptor
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(1) The maker or acceptor engages that he will pay the instrument according to its tenor at the time of his engagement or as completed pursuant to Section 3--115 on incomplete instruments. (2) The drawer engages that upon dishonor of the draft and any necessary notice of dishonor or protest he will pay the amount of the draft to the holder or to any indorser who takes it up. The drawer may disclaim this liability by drawing without recourse. (3) By making, drawing or accepting the party admits as against all subsequent parties including the drawee the existence of the payee and his then capacity to indorse.