California · Commercial Code
COM §3401: A person is not liable on an instrument unless (a) the person signed the instrument, or (b) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is bindi
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A person is not responsible for a signed instrument unless they signed it or an authorized agent signed it on their behalf.
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A person is not liable on an instrument unless (a) the person signed the instrument, or (b) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under Section 3402.
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