Alabama § 7-4-504 - Privilege of Presenting Bank to Deal with Goods; Security Interest for Expenses.
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§ 7-4-504. Privilege of Presenting Bank to Deal with Goods; Security Interest for Expenses.
(a) A presenting bank that, following the dishonor of a documentary draft, has seasonably requested instructions but does not receive them within a reasonable time may store, sell, or otherwise deal with the goods in any reasonable manner.
(b) For its reasonable expenses incurred by action under subsection (a), the presenting bank has a lien upon the goods or their proceeds, which may be foreclosed in the same manner as an unpaid seller’s lien.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 7-4-504
What does Code of Alabama § 7-4-504 cover?
Section 7-4-504 ("Privilege of Presenting Bank to Deal with Goods; Security Interest for Expenses.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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