Illinois Statutes
§ 3-401 — Signature necessary for liability on instrument
Illinois § 3-401
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicBUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT
Ch. 810COMMERCIAL CODE
Act 810 ILCS 5/Uniform Commercial Code.
Art.Article 3 - Negotiable Instruments
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Bluebook
810 Ill. Comp. Stat. 3-401 (2026).
Text
A person is not liable on an instrument unless (i) the person signed the instrument, or (ii) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under Section 3-402.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 103-1036, eff. 1-1-25 .)
Nearby Sections
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§ 3-101
Short title§ 3-102
Subject matter§ 3-103
Definitions§ 3-104
Negotiable instrument§ 3-105
Issue of instrument§ 3-111
Place of payment§ 3-112
Interest§ 3-113
Date of instrument§ 3-115
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