Utah § 7-15-3 - Liability of financial institution upon wrongful dishonor.

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§ 7-15-3. Liability of financial institution upon wrongful dishonor.

7-15-3.  Liability of financial institution upon wrongful dishonor.
     If a person is liable to a holder under Section 7-15-1 or under a contract with a depository institution as provided in Subsection 7-15-1(9), and the liability is proximately caused by a financial institution's wrongful dishonor under Section 70A-4-402, any award against the financial institution under Section 70A-4-402 shall include all amounts awarded against the person to the holder under:
(1) Section 7-15-1; or
(2) the contract with the depository institution as provided in Subsection 7-15-1(9).


Amended by Chapter 9, 2001 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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