30-3-414. Obligation of indorser. - Montana Statutes

     30-3-414. Obligation of indorser. (1) Subject to subsections (2) through (4) and to 30-3-415(4), if an instrument is dishonored, an indorser is obliged to pay the amount due on the instrument according to the terms of the instrument at the time it was indorsed or if the indorser indorsed an incomplete instrument, according to its terms when completed as stated in 30-3-115 and 30-3-407. The obligation of the indorser is owed to a person entitled to enforce the instrument or to a subsequent indorser that paid the instrument pursuant to this section.
     (2) If an indorsement states that it is made "without recourse" or otherwise disclaims liability of the indorser, the indorser is not liable under subsection (1) to pay the instrument.
     (3) If notice of dishonor of an instrument is required by 30-3-508 and notice of dishonor complying with that section is not given to an indorser, the liability of the indorser under subsection (1) is discharged.
     (4) If a draft is accepted by a bank after an indorsement is made and the acceptor dishonors the draft, the indorser is not liable under subsection (1) to pay the instrument.
     (5) If an indorser of a check is liable under subsection (1) and the check is not presented for payment or given to a depositary bank for collection within 30 days after the day the indorsement was made, the liability of the indorser under subsection (1) is discharged.

     History: En. Sec. 3-414, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 87A-3-414; amd. Sec. 139, Ch. 410, L. 1991.