32-5-407. Attorney fees — bad check fee. (1) If provided in the contract, reasonable attorney fees may be awarded to the party in whose favor final judgment is rendered in any action on a contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Terms Used In Montana Code 32-5-407

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC

(2)In addition to any other fees authorized by this chapter, a licensee may charge a borrower the greater of $25 or the licensee’s actual expense for each check, draft, converted check, electronic funds transfer, or other authorization or order for the payment of money received in payment of a loan, that is dishonored for any reason.