Wisconsin Code § 410.305

Liability for late or improper execution or failure to execute payment order
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(1) If a funds transfer is
completed but execution of a payment order by the receiving bank
in breach of s. 410.302 results in delay in payment to the beneficiary, the bank is obliged to pay interest to either the originator or
the beneficiary of the funds transfer for the period of delay
caused by the improper execution. Except as provided in sub. (3),
additional damages are not recoverable.
(2) If execution of a payment order by a receiving bank in
breach of s. 410.302 results in noncompletion of the funds transfer, failure to use an intermediary bank designated by the originator, or issuance of a payment order that does not comply with the
terms of the payment order of the originator, the bank is liable to
the originator for its expenses in the funds transfer and for incidental expenses and interest losses, to the extent not covered by
sub. (1), resulting from the improper execution. Except as provided in sub. (3), additional damages are not recoverable.
(3) In addition to the amounts payable under subs. (1) and (2),
damages, including consequential damages, are recoverable to
the extent provided in an express written agreement of the receiving bank.
(4) If a receiving bank fails to execute a payment order it was
obliged by express agreement to execute, the receiving bank is liable to the sender for its expenses in the transaction and for incidental expenses and interest losses resulting from the failure to
execute. Additional damages, including consequential damages,
are recoverable to the extent provided in an express written agreement of the receiving bank, but are not otherwise recoverable.
(5) Reasonable attorney fees are recoverable if demand for
compensation under sub. (1) or (2) is made and refused before an
action is brought on the claim. If a claim is made for breach of an
agreement under sub. (4) and the agreement does not provide for
damages, reasonable attorney fees are recoverable if demand for
compensation under sub. (4) is made and refused before an action
is brought on the claim.
(6) Except as stated in this section, the liability of a receiving
bank under subs. (1) and (2) may not be varied by agreement.

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