Holder

Definition of Holder

Meaning of holder, related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of holder below.

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Further Reading

• Information about holder in: John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman, “Dictionary of finance and investment terms” (Hauppauge, New York, Barron's, 2014)
• Information about holder in: Jerry Martin Rosenberg, “Dictionary of investing” (New York, Wiley)
• Information about holder in: Campbell R. Harvey's Hypertextual Finance Glossary

Holder

In the Past

The holder of a bill of exchange is the person who is legally in the possession of it, either by endorsement or delivery or both and entitled to receive payment either from the drawee or acceptor and is considered as an assignee. 4 Dall. 53. And one who endorses a promissory note for collection, as an agent, will be considered the holder for the purpose of transmitting notices. 2 Hall, R. 112; 6 How. U. S. 248; 20 John. 372. Vide Bill of Exchange. [1]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about holder is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including holder.

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