Montana Code 80-4-419. Bankruptcy as grounds for cancellation
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80-4-419. Bankruptcy as grounds for cancellation. (1) If a commodity dealer files for bankruptcy, a contract or any part of a contract for delivery of a commodity may be canceled without penalty to the producer if the cancellation involves only the remaining unperformed portions of the contract. A cancellation under this section:
Terms Used In Montana Code 80-4-419
- Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(a)is not a breach of contract;
(b)is allowed even if not explicitly provided for in the contract.
(2)In the event of a cancellation, a commodity dealer remains responsible for payment that is due to the producer for delivered portions of the contract.