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Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 11A - Uniform Commercial Code » Article 1 - General Provisions » Part 2 - General Definitions and Principles of Interpretation

§ 1-201. General definitions

(a) Unless the context otherwise requires, words or phrases defined in this section, or in the additional definitions contained in other articles of this title that apply to particular articles or parts thereof, have the meanings stated. (b) Subject to definitions contained in other articles of title that apply to particular articles or parts thereof: […]

§ 1-202. Notice; knowledge

(a) Subject to subsection (f), a person has “notice” of a fact if the person: (1) has actual knowledge of it; (2) has received a notice or notification of it; or (3) from all the facts and circumstances known to the person at the time in question, has reason to know that it exists. (b) […]

§ 1-203. Lease distinguished from security interest

(a) Whether a transaction in the form of a lease creates a lease or security interest is determined by the facts of each case. (b) A transaction in the form of a lease creates a security interest if the consideration that the lessee is to pay the lessor for the right to possession and use […]

§ 1-204. Value

Except as otherwise provided in Articles 3, 4, and 5, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them: (1) in return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a chargeback is provided for in the […]

§ 1-205. Reasonable time; seasonableness

(a) Whether a time for taking an action required by the Uniform Commercial Code is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of the action. (b) An action is taken seasonably if it is taken at or within the time agreed or, if no time is agreed, at or within a reasonable time.