A bank that takes a documentary draft for collection shall present or send the draft and accompanying documents for presentment and, upon learning that the draft has not been paid or accepted in due course, shall seasonably notify its customer of the fact even though it may have discounted or bought the draft or extended credit available for withdrawal as of right.
(Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 707, Pub. L. 88-243, § 1; Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-249, § 2(e), 42 DCR 467.)
1981 Ed., § 28:4-501.
1973 Ed., § 28:4-501.
This section states the duty of a bank handling a documentary draft for a customer. “Documentary draft” is defined in Section 4-104. The duty stated exists even if the bank has bought the draft. This is because to the customer the draft normally represents an underlying commercial transaction, and if that is not going through as planned the customer should know it promptly.
Reason for 1990 Change [D.C. Law 10-249]
Modified to conform with current drafting practices; no intent to change substance.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]
Subtitle I - Uniform Commercial Code
Article 4 - Bank Deposits and Collections
Part 3 - Collection of Items: Payor Banks
§ 28:4–302. Payor bank’s responsibility for late return of item
§ 28:4–401. When bank may charge customer’s account
§ 28:4–403. Customer’s right to stop payment; burden of proof of loss
§ 28:4–404. Bank not obliged to pay check more than 6 months old
§ 28:4–405. Death or incompetence of customer
§ 28:4–406. Customer’s duty to discover and report unauthorized signature or alteration
§ 28:4–407. Payor bank’s right to subrogation on improper payment
§ 28:4–502. Presentment of “on arrival” drafts
§ 28:4–504. Privilege of presenting bank to deal with goods; security interest for expenses