# D.C. Code § 28-3304: Action to recover usury paid

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3304

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 28-3304
- **Heading:** Action to recover usury paid
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 28 / Chapter 33 / § 28-3304

## Text

If a person or corporation in the District directly or indirectly takes or receives a greater amount of interest than is declared by this chapter to be lawful, whether in advance or not, the person or corporation paying the same may within one year after the date of payment sue for and recover the amount of the unlawful interest so paid.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 28-3301 § 28-3301. Rate of interest expressed in contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3301.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3302 § 28-3302. Rate of interest not expressed and on judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3302.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3303 § 28-3303. Usury defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3303.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3304 § 28-3304. Action to recover usury paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3304.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3305 § 28-3305. Unlawful interest credited on principal debt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3305.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3306 § 28-3306. Parties compelled to testify.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3306.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3307 § 28-3307. Council of the District of Columbia authorized to exempt certain mortgages and loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3307.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3308 § 28-3308. Finance charge on direct installment loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3308.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3309 § 28-3309. Council of the District of Columbia authorized to exempt certain loans, and to change rates of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3309.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3310 § 28-3310. Consumer protections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3310.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3311 § 28-3311. Definition of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3311.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3312 § 28-3312. Unlawful practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3312.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3313 § 28-3313. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3313.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28-3314 § 28-3314. Right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C33_S28-3314.md)

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