Montana § 31-2-205 - Preference Given For Wages
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 31-2-205 — Preference Given For Wages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2-205. Preference Given For Wages
Preference given for wages. In all assignments of property made by any person, association, partnership, chartered company, or corporation to trustees or assignees on account of inability of the assignor at the time of the assignment to pay the assignor's debts or in proceedings in insolvency, the wages of the miners, mechanics, salespersons, servants, clerks, or laborers employed by the assignor for services rendered within 4 months immediately previous to the assignment, not to exceed the actual amount owed for each person, are preferred claims and must be paid by the trustees or assignees before any other creditor of the assignor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 31-2-205
What does Montana Code Annotated § 31-2-205 cover?
Section 31-2-205 ("Preference Given For Wages") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 31-2-205?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 31-2-205 apply to my situation?
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