Ohio § 1304.34

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1304.34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1304.34.

(A) A payor or collecting bank's authority to accept, pay, or collect an item or to account

for proceeds of its collection if otherwise effective is not rendered ineffective

by incompetence of a customer of either bank existing at the time the item is issued

or its collection is undertaken if the bank does not know of an adjudication of incompetence.  Neither death nor incompetence of a customer revokes the authority to accept, pay,

collect, or account until the bank knows of the fact of death or of an adjudication

of incompetence and has reasonable opportunity to act on it. (B) Even with knowledge, a bank may for ten days after the date of death pay or certify

checks drawn on or before that date unless ordered to stop payment by a person claiming

an interest in the account.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1304.34

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1304.34 cover?

Section 1304.34 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1304.34?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 1304.34 apply to my situation?

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