Utah legal term
Negotiable instrument in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Negotiable instrument” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Negotiable instrument” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Negotiable instrument" means a document, containing an unconditional promise to pay a sum of money, that is legally transferable to another party by endorsement or delivery. (Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-101)
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