Montana § 80-4-419 - Bankruptcy As Grounds For Cancellation

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 80-4-419 — Bankruptcy As Grounds For Cancellation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 80-4-419. Bankruptcy As Grounds For Cancellation

Bankruptcy as grounds for cancellation. (1) If a commodity dealer files for bankruptcy, a contract or any part of a contract for delivery of a commodity may be canceled without penalty to the producer if the cancellation involves only the remaining unperformed portions of the contract. A cancellation under this section: (a) is not a breach of contract; (b) is allowed even if not explicitly provided for in the contract. (2) In the event of a cancellation, a commodity dealer remains responsible for payment that is due to the producer for delivered portions of the contract.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 80-4-419 ("Bankruptcy As Grounds For Cancellation") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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