§490:1-204  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. [L 2004, c 162, pt of §1; am L 2023, c 132, §3]