New Jersey § 3b:14-57
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:14-57.
If a check is drawn upon the account of his principal in a bank by a fiduciary who
is empowered to draw checks upon his principal's account, the bank is authorized to
pay the check without being liable to the principal, unless the bank pays the check
with actual knowledge that the fiduciary is committing a breach of his obligation
as fiduciary in drawing the check, or with knowledge of facts that its action in paying
the check amounts to bad faith. If, however, a check is payable to the drawee bank and is delivered to it in payment
of or as security for a personal debt of the fiduciary to it, the bank is liable to
the principal if the fiduciary in fact commits a breach of his obligation as fiduciary
in drawing or delivering the check.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:14-57
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-57 cover?
Section 3b:14-57 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 3b:14-57?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-57" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3b:14-57 apply to my situation?
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