Louisiana § RS 10:4-102 - Applicability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 10:4-102 — Applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 10:4-102. Applicability
(a) To the extent that items within this Chapter are also within Chapters 3 and 8, they are subject to those Chapters. If there is conflict, this Chapter governs Chapter 3, but Chapter 8 governs this Chapter.
(b) The liability of a bank for action or non-action with respect to an item handled by it for purposes of presentment, payment, or collection is governed by the law of the place where the bank is located. In the case of action or non-action by or at a branch or separate office of a bank, its liability is governed by the law of the place where the branch or separate office is located.
Acts 1992, No. 1133, §4, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 1993, No. 948, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 10:4-102
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 10:4-102 cover?
Section RS 10:4-102 ("Applicability") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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