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General Obligations Law § 5-1604 · Title 16. Continuity of Contract

Application

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§ 5-1604. Application. 1. Notwithstanding the uniform commercial code or any other law of this state, this title shall apply to all contracts, securities and instruments, including contracts with respect to commercial transactions, and shall not be deemed to be displaced by any other law of this state.

2. In circumstances of currency alteration, other than the introduction of the euro, the provisions of this title shall not be interpreted as creating any negative inference or negative presumption regarding the validity or enforceability of contracts, securities or instruments denominated in whole or in part in a currency affected by such alteration.

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Law content up to date as of July 24, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/GOB5-1604
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