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O.C.G.A. § 11-3-202: Commercial Code — O.C.G.A. § 11-3-202
What this law says, in plain English
Negotiation of commercial instruments remains valid despite fraud, duress, incapacity, or illegality. However, remedies for these defects cannot be asserted against good-faith subsequent holders or payees.
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