Montana § 7-32-2130 - Liability For Refusing To Pay Money
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-2130 — Liability For Refusing To Pay Money, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-32-2130. Liability For Refusing To Pay Money
Liability for refusing to pay money. If on demand the sheriff neglects or refuses to pay any money to the person entitled to money that may come into the sheriff's possession by virtue of office, after deducting legal fees, the person may recover the amount with 25% damages and interest at the rate of 10% a month from the time of demand.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-2130 cover?
Section 7-32-2130 ("Liability For Refusing To Pay Money") 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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