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Uniform Commercial Code > LETTERS OF CREDIT
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, governs the use and operation of letters of credit in trade and commerce. It provides definitions for various terms related to letters of credit and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of different parties involved in letters of credit transactions. The document outlines the requirements for presenting documents for honor or value and addresses the rights and actions of successors of beneficiaries. It also specifies the obligations of confirmers, nominated persons, and advisers. The document further governs the rights and obligations of issuers, including the requirements for honoring presentations and the consequences of dishonor. It also covers remedies and damages for wrongful dishonor or breach of obligation. The document establishes the circumstances under which presentations under letters of credit should be honored and provides a mechanism for seeking relief in case of fraud or forgery. Additionally, it addresses the assignment of proceeds, liability of issuers, nominated persons, and advisers, and the duration and amendment of letters of credit. The document also covers the subrogation rights of various parties involved in letters of credit and provides guidelines for determining liability and the applicable law. Overall, this document provides comprehensive regulations and guidelines for the use and operation of letters of credit in trade and commerce.
Whom does it apply to?
Parties involved in letters of credit transactions, including advisers, applicants, beneficiaries, confirmers, issuers, nominated persons, presenters, and successors of beneficiaries
What does it govern?
The use and operation of letters of credit in trade and commerce
What are exemptions?
Individuals who make engagements for personal, family, or household purposes
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document
Jurisdiction
Missouri