57A-1-204. Value.

Except as otherwise provided in chapters 57A-3, 57A-4, 57A-5, 57A-6, and 57A-12, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:

(1)    In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge-back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection;

(2)    As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim;

(3)    By accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or

(4)    In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.

Source: SL 2008, ch 259, § 12; SL 2024, ch 198, § 2.