Ohio § 1308.57

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1308.57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1308.57.

(A) A securities intermediary shall comply with an entitlement order if the entitlement

order is originated by the appropriate person, the securities intermediary has had

reasonable opportunity to assure itself that the entitlement order is genuine and

authorized, and the securities intermediary has had reasonable opportunity to comply

with the entitlement order.  A securities intermediary satisfies the duty if: (1) The securities intermediary acts with respect to the duty as agreed upon by the entitlement

holder and the securities intermediary;  or (2) In the absence of agreement, the securities intermediary exercises due care in accordance

with reasonable commercial standards to comply with the entitlement order. (B) If a securities intermediary transfers a financial asset pursuant to an ineffective

entitlement order, the securities intermediary shall reestablish a security entitlement

in favor of the person entitled to it, and pay or credit any payments or distributions

that the person did not receive as a result of the wrongful transfer.  If the securities intermediary does not reestablish a security entitlement, the

securities intermediary is liable to the entitlement holder for damages.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1308.57

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1308.57 cover?

Section 1308.57 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.

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