Arkansas § 4-4-109 - Delays.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-4-109 — Delays., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-4-109. Delays.
Unless otherwise instructed, a collecting bank in a good faith effort to secure payment of a specific item drawn on a payor other than a bank, and with or without the approval of any person involved, may waive, modify, or extend time limits imposed or permitted by this subtitle for a period not exceeding two (2) additional banking days without discharge of drawers or indorsers or liability to its transferor or a prior party. Delay by a collecting bank or payor bank beyond time limits prescribed or permitted by this subtitle or by instructions is excused if (i) the delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, suspension of payments by another bank, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond the control of the bank, and (ii) the bank exercises such diligence as the circumstances require.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-4-109
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-4-109 cover?
Section 4-4-109 ("Delays.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 4-4-109?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-4-109" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 4-4-109 apply to my situation?
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