(2) If an issuer wrongfully dishonors a draft or demand presented under a letter of credit or honors a draft or demand in breach of its obligation to the applicant, the applicant may recover damages resulting from the breach, including incidental but not consequential damages, less any amount saved as a result of the breach.
(3) If an adviser or nominated person other than a confirmer breaches an obligation under this section or an issuer breaches an obligation not covered in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, a person to whom the obligation is owed may recover damages resulting from the breach, including incidental but not consequential damages, less any amount saved as a result of the breach. To the extent of the confirmation, a confirmer has the liability of an issuer specified in this subsection and subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
(4) An issuer, nominated person or adviser who is found liable under subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section shall pay interest on the amount owed thereunder from the date of wrongful dishonor or other appropriate date.
(5) Reasonable attorney fees and other expenses of litigation shall be awarded to the prevailing party in an action in which a remedy is sought under this section.
(6) Damages that would otherwise be payable by a party for breach of an obligation under this section may be liquidated by agreement or undertaking, but only in an amount or by a formula that is reasonable in light of the harm anticipated. [1961 c.726 §75.1110; 1997 c.150 §14]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 02 - Business Organizations, Commercial Code
Chapter 075 - Letters of Credit
Section 75.1020 - Definitions.
Section 75.1030 - Application of chapter.
Section 75.1040 - Formal requirements.
Section 75.1060 - Issuance, amendment, cancellation and duration.
Section 75.1070 - Confirmer, nominated person and adviser.
Section 75.1080 - Issuer’s rights and obligations.
Section 75.1090 - Fraud and forgery.
Section 75.1120 - Transfer of letter of credit.
Section 75.1130 - Successor of beneficiary.
Section 75.1140 - Assignment of proceeds.
Section 75.1160 - Choice of law and forum.
Section 75.1170 - Subrogation of issuer, applicant and nominated person.
Section 75.1180 - Security interest of issuer or nominated person.