Ohio Code § 1303.23

Ohio Code § 1303.23. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1303.23.

(A) Negotiation is effective even if it is obtained in any of the following manners: (1) From an infant, a corporation exceeding its powers, or any other person without capacity; (2) By fraud, duress, or mistake of any kind; (3) As part of an illegal transaction; (4) In breach of duty. (B) To the extent permitted by other law, negotiation may be rescinded or may be subject

to other remedies, but those remedies may not be asserted against a subsequent holder

in due course or a person paying the instrument in good faith and without knowledge

of facts that are a basis for the rescission or other remedy.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1303.23
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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