§ 31A-9-3

W. Va. Code § 31A-9-3

Scope; choice of law; forum.

  1. (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.
  2. (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.

  3. (c) This article does not affect:

    1. (1) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this article; or
    2. (2) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.
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