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MONTANA |
INTEREST RATE -
Legal: 10%
Judgment: 10%
A binding written agreement may provide for interest of 15% or 6%
above prime (whichever is more).
Exemption to Interest Law: Short Term Lenders (90 days or less) can
receive high interest - 300%-400% APR
Also subject to exception are regulated lenders. |
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS) -
Contract not in
Writing: 5
Written Contract: 8
Domestic Judgment: 10 (District Court)
(Realty lien for only 10 in District Court)
Justice of Peace Judge: 10
Tort Claim (Subrogation) Prop & Personal: 3 |
BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY) -
$100 minimum or 3 times face value up
to $500 plus face value of check
and under UCC the value of the check plus $30 service charge per
check. |
GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS - |
COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE - |