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TRADE AND COMMERCE > UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS
Short Summary
The provided legal document content consists of multiple legal documents related to bank deposits and collections under the Uniform Commercial Code. These documents govern various aspects of the banking industry, including the responsibility of a bank when presenting documentary drafts, the relationship between a payor bank and its customer, the collection of items by depositary and collecting banks, the collection of items by payor banks, and general provisions and definitions related to bank deposits and collections. The documents outline the obligations and rights of different parties involved, such as banks, drawees, transferors, customers, depositary and collecting banks, and payor banks. They specify the actions and procedures that banks must follow when presenting documentary drafts, including delivery of documents upon acceptance or payment, seeking instructions in case of dishonor, and following reasonable instructions received. The documents also cover the collection process, including presentment, payment, and encoding and retention warranties. They establish the rights and liabilities of banks and parties involved, including the right to recover damages for breach of warranty and the right to charge back the amount of an item or obtain a refund. The documents provide guidelines for the handling of items, specify the methods of sending and presenting items, and address the security interest of collecting banks in items and proceeds. They also include provisions related to the collection of items by payor banks, such as the conditions under which the payor bank’s right or duty to pay an item or charge the customer’s account is not terminated, suspended, or modified. The documents further provide general provisions and definitions related to bank deposits and collections, covering truncation agreements, cut-off hours for handling money and items, liability of banks, and definitions of key terms. Overall, these legal documents establish a comprehensive framework for the collection of items in the banking industry, ensuring the rights and obligations of all parties involved.
Whom does it apply to?
Banks, drawees, transferors, customers, depositary and collecting banks, payor banks
What does it govern?
Responsibility of a bank when presenting documentary drafts, relationship between a payor bank and its customer, collection of items by depositary and collecting banks, collection of items by payor banks, general provisions and definitions related to bank deposits and collections
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Jurisdiction
Montana