Delaware § 5103 - Scope; choice of law; forum.
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§ 5103. Scope; choice of law; forum.
(a) This chapter applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this chapter, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this State.
(b) The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this State for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this State.
(c) This chapter does not affect:
(1) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this chapter; or
(2) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.
84 Del. Laws, c. 465, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5103 ("Scope; choice of law; forum.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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