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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 31A-9-3: Scope; choice of law; forum.

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  1. CHAPTER 31A. BANKS AND BANKING.
  2. ARTICLE 9. THE UNIFORM SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACT.

(a) This article applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this article, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state.

(b) The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this state for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state.

(c) This article does not affect:

(1) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this article; or

(2) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.

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