Nevada § 162.100 - Deposit in personal account of fiduciary
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 162.100 — Deposit in personal account of fiduciary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 162.100. Deposit in personal account of fiduciary
If a fiduciary makes a deposit in a bank to his or her personal credit of checks drawn
by the fiduciary upon an account in his or her own name as fiduciary, or of checks
payable to him or her as fiduciary, or of checks drawn by the fiduciary upon an account
in the name of his or her principal if the fiduciary is empowered to draw checks thereon,
or of checks payable to his or her principal and endorsed by the fiduciary, if the
fiduciary is empowered to endorse such checks, or if the fiduciary otherwise makes
a deposit of funds held by him or her as fiduciary, the bank receiving such deposit
is not bound to inquire whether the fiduciary is committing thereby a breach of his
or her obligation as fiduciary; and the bank is authorized to pay the amount of the
deposit or any part thereof upon the personal check of the fiduciary without being
liable to the principal, unless the bank receives the deposit or pays the check with
actual knowledge that the fiduciary is committing a breach of his or her obligation
as fiduciary in making such deposit or in drawing such check, or with knowledge of
such facts that its action in receiving the deposit or paying the check amounts to
bad faith.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 162.100
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 162.100 cover?
Section 162.100 ("Deposit in personal account of fiduciary") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 162.100?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 162.100" (Nevada). 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 Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 162.100 apply to my situation?
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