Virginia § 8.4-102 - Applicability

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.4-102 — Applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8.4-102. Applicability

(a) To the extent that items within this title are also within the scope of Titles 8.3A and 8.8A, they are subject to those titles. If there is conflict this title governs Title 8.3A but Title 8.8A governs this title.

(b) The liability of a bank for action or nonaction with respect to an item handled by it for purposes of presentment, payment or collection is governed by the law of the place where the bank is located. In the case of action or nonaction by or at a branch or separate office of a bank, its liability is governed by the law of the place where the branch or separate office is located.

1964, c. 219; 1992, c. 693.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.4-102

What does Code of Virginia § 8.4-102 cover?

Section 8.4-102 ("Applicability") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 8.4-102?

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