Except as otherwise provided in Articles 3, 4, 5, and 14, 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;

Terms Used In Iowa Code 554.1204

  • Contract: means the same as defined in section 554D. See Iowa Code 554E.1
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
 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.