Contract Law

Holder in Due Course

/ HOH-der in doo kors /

Definition

A purchaser of a negotiable instrument for value without notice of defects.

Used in Context

“A holder in due course takes the promissory note free of personal defenses.”

Etymology

◈ Old English: healdan, to keep

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