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HRS §490:1-204

When a person is considered to have given value

This section explains when a person is treated as giving value for rights they get, except in special rules for other articles. It lists four situations, like getting credit or accepting delivery under a contract. This matters for legal rights in transactions.

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The statute, as written — Value

Except as otherwise provided in articles 3, 4, 5, and 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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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