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Act No. 2031 Section 189

Act No. 2031 Section 189

When check operates as an assignment.

Section 189

SEC. 189. When check operates as an assignment.— A check of itself does not operate as an assignment of any part of the funds to the credit of the drawer with the bank, and the bank is not liable to the holder, unless and until it accepts or certifies the check.

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CitationAct No. 2031 Section 189 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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