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Chapter 22
Law for business chapter 22 definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Notes | Any written promise to pay money is a promissory note, but not necessarily a negotiable instrument. |
| Accountability of the maker | The maker of a promissory note has accountability for: Expressly agreeing to pay the note according to its terms, admitting the existence of the payee, and warranting that the payee is competent to transfer the instrument by indorsement |
| Types of notes | Types of notes known by special names are 1. Bonds 2. Collateral notes 3. Real estate mortgage notes 4. Debentures 5. Certificates of deposit |
| Bond | Sealed, written contract obligation with essentials of note |
| Coupon bond | Bond with detachable individual coupons representing interest payments |
| Registered bond | Bond payable to specific person, whose name is recorded by issuer |
| Collateral note | Note secured by personal property |
| Real estate mortgage notes | Note secured by mortgage on real estate |
| Debenture | Unsecured bond issued by a business |
| Certificate of deposit (CD) | Acknowledgment by bank of receipt of money with engagement to repay it |
| Drafts | |
| Two original parties to a promissory note | The maker, the one who signs the note and promises to pay, and the payee, the one to whom the promise is made |