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Fraudulent Instruments and Transfers > Bad Checks; Remedies.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the remedies for bad checks. It applies to any person who makes, utters, draws or delivers any check, draft, or order for the payment of money. If the payment is refused or dishonored due to lack of funds or credit, the maker of the check is liable to the payee or transferee. The maker must pay the amount owed, along with charges, within thirty (30) days of a written demand. Failure to pay may result in the payee or transferee seeking damages of treble the face amount of the check, but not less than $50.00 nor more than $750.00. The notice of demand must contain a statement informing the maker of the potential court judgment for three times the amount of the check. The right to treble damages only accrues after the 30-day notice period. This cause of action can be brought in Small Claims Court or any other appropriate court.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who makes, utters, draws or delivers any check, or draft, or order upon any bank of depository, or upon or to any person, or firm, or corporation, for the payment of money
What does it govern?
Bad Checks; Remedies
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned
What are the Penalties?
The maker of a dishonored check is liable to the payee or transferee for the amount owing upon such check, draft or order, plus interest or other damages claimed or, at the election of the payee or transferee, damages of treble the face amount of the check, but in no case less than $50.00 nor more than $750.00 in respect of any such instrument
Jurisdiction
Guam