Identify and Briefly Explain Three Major Differences Between a Negotiable

question 39

Essay

Identify and briefly explain three major differences between a negotiable instrument and a regular contract.

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares of stock that are currently owned by shareholders, including restricted shares.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired from shareholders and not retired, held in the company's treasury.

Paid-In Capital

Funds received from investors in exchange for stock, representing capital contributed to a corporation by its stockholders along with donated surplus.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock consists of shares that were issued and later reacquired by the issuing corporation, not retired but held for future use.