West Virginia § 46-4-504 Privilege of presenting bank to deal with goods; security interest for expenses

West Virginia Statutes

§ 46-4-504 — Privilege of presenting bank to deal with goods; security interest for expenses

West Virginia § 46-4-504

Ch. 46UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

Art. 4BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS

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W. Va. Code § 46-4-504 (2026).

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(a)A presenting bank that, following the dishonor of a documentary draft, has seasonably requested instructions but does not receive them within a reasonable time may store, sell, or otherwise deal with the goods in any reasonable manner.

(b)For its reasonable expenses incurred by action under subsection (a), the presenting bank has a lien upon the goods or their proceeds, which may be foreclosed in the same manner as an unpaid seller's lien.

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(a) A presenting bank that, following the dishonor of a documentary draft, has seasonably requested instructions but does not receive them within a reasonable time may store, sell, or otherwise deal with the goods in any reasonable manner.

(b) For its reasonable expenses incurred by action under subsection (a), the presenting bank has a lien upon the goods or their proceeds, which may be foreclosed in the same manner as an unpaid seller's lien.