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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 109. (a) Unless otherwise instructed, a collecting bank in a good faith effort to secure payment of a specific item drawn on a payor other than a bank, and with or without the approval of any person involved, may waive, modify, or extend time limits imposed or permitted by IC 26-1 for a period not exceeding two (2) additional banking days without discharge of drawers or endorsers or liability to its transferor or a prior party.
(b) Delay by a collecting bank or payor bank beyond time limits prescribed or permitted by IC 26-1 or by instructions is excused if:
(1) the delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, suspension of payments by another bank, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond the control of the bank; and
(2) the bank exercises such diligence as the circumstances require.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 26. Commercial Law § 26-1-4-109 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-26-commercial-law/in-code-sect-26-1-4-109/
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