New Jersey § 17:9a-59
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 17:9a-59, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17:9a-59.
If a bank knowingly collects interest on advance loans at a rate in excess of that
authorized by section 6 of this act, 1 or if a bank knowingly violates section 10 of this act, 2 the bank shall forfeit the entire interest on such advance loans, and the borrower,
or his legal representatives may recover back, in an action against the bank, twice
the amount of interest paid to the bank on such loans; provided such action is commenced
within 2 years from the date such excess interest was collected, or the date when
security for such loan was taken, as the case may be. 1
N.J.S.A. § 17:9A-59.6. 2
N.J.S.A. § 17:9A-59.10.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 17:9a-59
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Section 17:9a-59 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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