1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 7
  3. CHAPTER 32
  4. Part 21
  5. 7-32-2130 Liability for refusing to pay money

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 32. LAW ENFORCEMENT

Part 21. Sheriff's Office

Liability For Refusing To Pay Money

7-32-2130. 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.

History: En. Sec. 4389, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3018, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4782, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4181; re-en. Sec. 4782, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2710; amd. Sec. 698, Ch. 61, L. 2007.