Idaho § 31-2415 - Failure to record instrument properly - Liability and penalty
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 31-2415 — Failure to record instrument properly - Liability and penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2415. Failure to record instrument properly - Liability and penalty
If any recorder neglects or refuses or fails to record any instrument, paper or notice authorized by law to be recorded, in the manner provided for in sections 31-2412 , 31-2413 and 31-2414 , Idaho Code, he shall be liable to the party aggrieved for the amount of the damages which may be occasioned thereby, and for each such neglect or failure or refusal, whether damages are recovered by an aggrieved party or not, he shall pay into the current expense fund of his county the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00), which may be recovered by an action which it is the duty of the prosecuting attorney to prosecute. All penalties provided by this section shall be recoverable from the recorder upon his official bond.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 31-2415
What does Idaho Statutes § 31-2415 cover?
Section 31-2415 ("Failure to record instrument properly - Liability and penalty") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 31-2415?
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