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UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE > LETTERS OF CREDIT
Short Summary
The provided legal document governs the use and operation of letters of credit. It defines various terms related to letters of credit and provides a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different parties involved in letters of credit transactions. The document applies to parties involved in such transactions, including issuers, beneficiaries, nominated persons, and applicants. It allows for variations by agreement or provision, except for specific subsections and where prohibited by other sections of the Wyoming Statutes. The document covers the issuance, amendment, cancellation, and duration of letters of credit, as well as the rights and obligations of different parties. It also addresses the handling of presentations made under letters of credit, the remedies available in cases involving letters of credit, the transferability of letters of credit, the assignment of proceeds of a letter of credit, the time limit for commencing an action, the choice of law and forum for settling disputes, the subrogation rights of issuers, applicants, and nominated persons, and the security interest of an issuer or nominated person in a document presented under a letter of credit. The document does not specify any specific penalties or exemptions.
Whom does it apply to?
Parties involved in letters of credit transactions, including issuers, beneficiaries, nominated persons, and applicants
What does it govern?
The use and operation of letters of credit
What are exemptions?
Individuals who make an engagement for personal, family, or household purposes
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document
Jurisdiction
Wyoming