Definition of “issues” and “passes.”
Del. Code tit. 11, § 901
in effect(a) “Issues.” — A person issues a check when, as drawer thereof or as a person who signs a check as drawer in a representative capacity or as agent of the person whose name appears thereon as the principal drawer or obligor, the person delivers it or causes it to be delivered to a person who thereby acquires a right against the drawer with respect to the check. One who draws a check with intent that it be so delivered is deemed to have issued it if the delivery occurs.
(b) “Passes.” — A person passes a check when, being a payee, holder or bearer of a check which previously has been or purports to have been drawn and issued by another, the person delivers it, for a purpose other than collection to a third person who thereby acquires a right with respect thereto.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026