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Montana Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
Montana Civil Statute of Limitations
Montana's time limits for filing a civil action generally range from two (2) to three (3) years, but judgement collection actions have a ten-year limit.
What If I Miss a Deadline To File a Civil Lawsuit In Montana?
A piece of advice: don't miss the deadline for filing your lawsuit. However, if you fail to bring suit within a prescribed time period, then the opposing party can assert the statute of limitations as a defense.
The opposing party can file a motion to dismiss the case alleging that the time allowed by law to bring a suit has passed. Once the judge dismisses the case, your legal claim is lost forever.
Below is a summary of civil statutes of limitations in Montana. See Details on State Civil Statute of Limitations and Time Limits to Bring a Case: The Statute of Limitations to learn more.
Injury to Person Injury: 3 yrs; Assault & Battery: 2 yrs. §27-2-204(3); Wrongful Death: 3 yrs. §27-2-204(2)
Libel/Slander 2 yrs. §27-2-204(3)
Fraud 2 yrs. §27-2-203
Injury to Personal Property 2 yrs. §27-2-207(2)
Professional Malpractice Legal: 3 yrs. from discovery, max. 10 yrs. §27-2-206; Medical: 3 yrs., max. 5 yrs. §27-2-205
Trespass 2 yrs. §27-2-207(1)
Collection of Rents 3 yrs. obligation or liability other than contract not in writing §27-2-202(3)
Contracts Written: 8 yrs. §27-2-202(1); Oral: 5 yrs. §27-2-202(2)
Collection of Debt on Account 3 yrs. obligation or liability other than contract not in writing §27-2-202(3)
Judgments 10 yrs. §27-2-201(2)
Product Liability 3 yrs. §27-2-204(1)
False Imprisonment 2 yrs. § 27-2-204(3)
Note: State laws are always subject to change, usually through legislation, ballot initiative, or court ruling -- contact a Montana civil attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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Don't Miss Your Filing Deadlines: Get Legal Help Today
A good Montana attorney will know the state's statutes as they apply to Montana's "discovery of harm" rule, tolling of statutes for incapacity, and other key factors that will maximize your financial compensation. So if you're dealing with a legal matter where you may be compensated, you should contact a Montana litigation attorney for some peace of mind.