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MT Code § 25-15-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 15. Liability of Joint Debtors|Part 1. Applying Judgment to Joint Debtor|25-15-104. Answer -- time for filing -- contents

  25-15-104. Answer -- time for filing -- contents. Upon the summons, the defendant may answer within the time specified in the summons, denying the judgment or setting up any defense that may have arisen subsequently, or the defendant may deny liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was recovered, except a discharge from liability because of the statute of limitations.   History: En. Sec. 294, p. 105, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 349, p. 205, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 423, p. 119, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 449, p. 161, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 449, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 462, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1783, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7132, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9765, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 992; re-en. Sec. 9765, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8104; amd. Sec. 489, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 25-15-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 15. Liability of Joint Debtors|Part 1. Applying Judgment to Joint Debtor|25-15-105. What constitute pleadings

  25-15-105. What constitute pleadings. If the defendant in the answer denies the judgment or provides any defense that may have arisen subsequently, the summons, with the affidavit attached, and the answer constitute the written allegations in the case. If the defendant denies liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was recovered, a copy of the original complaint and judgment, the summons, with the affidavit attached, and the answer constitute the written allegations.   History: En. Sec. 295, p. 105, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 350, p. 205, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 424, p. 119, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 450, p. 161, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 450, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 463, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1784, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7133, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9766, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 993; re-en. Sec. 9766, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8105; amd. Sec. 490, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 25-15-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 15. Liability of Joint Debtors|Part 1. Applying Judgment to Joint Debtor|25-15-106. Trial of issues -- limit on verdict

  25-15-106. Trial of issues -- limit on verdict. The issues formed may be tried as in other cases. However, when the defendant denies in the answer any liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was rendered, if a verdict is found against the defendant, the judgment may not be in excess of the amount remaining unsatisfied on the original judgment, with interest on that amount.   History: En. Sec. 296, p. 105, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 351, p. 205, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 425, p. 119, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 451, p. 161, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 451, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 464, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1785, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7134, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9767, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 994; re-en. Sec. 9767, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8106; amd. Sec. 491, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 25-15-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 15. Liability of Joint Debtors|Part 2. Discharge of Joint Debtor|25-15-201. Discharge of one joint debtor

  25-15-201. Discharge of one joint debtor. Any joint debtor, including a partner, may compromise with a creditor, and a discharge to the joint debtor by the creditor is as effectual as if made to all debtors, but the discharge does not relieve the other joint debtors. Any creditor can release a judgment in the creditor's favor against any one or more joint debtors, and the release does not discharge the others.   History: En. Sec. 1786, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7135, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9768, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9768, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8107; amd. Sec. 492, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 25-15-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 15. Liability of Joint Debtors|Part 2. Discharge of Joint Debtor|25-15-202. Effect of discharge -- right of contribution

  25-15-202. Effect of discharge -- right of contribution. Except as provided in 27-1-703, the discharge of a joint debtor operates as a payment to the creditor equal to the proportionate interest of the debtor discharged, but the discharge of the debtor does not prevent the codebtors from enforcing the right of contribution if they are compelled to pay the whole of the debt.   History: En. Sec. 1787, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7136, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9769, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9769, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8108; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 253, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 493, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § Rule 1 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 1. Form of Papers Presented for Filing

  Rule 1 - Form of Papers Presented for Filing.   (a) Papers Defined. The word "papers" as used in this Rule includes all documents and copies except exhibits and records on appeal from lower courts.   (b) Pagination, Printing, Etc. All papers shall be:   (1) Typewritten, printed or equivalent;   (2) Clear and permanent;   (3) Equally legible to printing;   (4) Of type not smaller than pica;   (5) Only on standard quality opaque, unglazed, recycled paper, 8 1/2" x 11" in size.   (6) Printed one side only, except copies of briefs may be printed on both sides. The original brief shall be printed on one side.   (7) Lines unnumbered or numbered consecutively from the top;   (8) Spaced one and one-half or double;   (9) Page numbered consecutively at the bottom; and   (10) Bound firmly at the top. Matters such as property descriptions or direct quotes may be single spaced. Extraneous documents not in the above format and not readily conformable may be filed in their original form and length.   (c) Format. The first page of all papers shall conform to the following:   (1) Commencing at line 1 at the left margin, single spaced, shall be the name of the attorney or party responsible for the pleadings, together with the telephone number and complete mailing address for service of papers.   (2) Lines 1 through 7 of the right one-half of the page shall be left blank for the use of the clerk.   (3) On or below line 8, the title of the court.   (4) Commencing at line 9 or below on the left, the title of the case.   (5) On the right and opposite the title of the case, the case number and identification of the document being filed.   (6) Nonconforming papers may not be filed without leave of the court.   (d) Changes, Conformance of Copies. Additions, deletions or interlineations shall be initialed by the clerk or judge at the time of filing. All copies served shall conform to the original as filed.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 19, 2008, eff. June 1, 2008; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 2 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 2. Motions

  Rule 2 - Motions.   (a) Prerequisites to Filing a Motion. The text of the motion must state that other parties have been contacted and state whether any party objects to the motion. Parties that have not yet appeared in the action or whose default has been entered need not be contacted. When a motion is unopposed, the word "unopposed" must appear in the title of the motion   (b) Filing Briefs in Support of Motions. The moving party shall file with the court a supporting brief upon filing a motion. The brief may be accompanied by appropriate supporting documents. Except as provided in M. R. Civ. P. 56(c), within fourteen days after service of the movant's brief, the opposing party shall file an answer brief which also may be accompanied by appropriate supporting documents. Within fourteen days after service of the opposing party's answer brief, the movant may file a reply brief or other appropriate responsive documents.   (c) Failure to File Briefs. Failure to file briefs may subject the motion to summary ruling. The moving party's failure to file a brief shall be deemed an admission that the motion is without merit. Failure to file an answer brief by the opposing party within the time allowed shall be deemed an admission that the motion is well taken. Reply briefs by movant are optional, and failure to file will not subject a motion to summary ruling.   (d) Oral Argument. The court may order oral argument sua sponte or upon application of a party for good cause shown.   (e) When Motion Deemed Submitted. Unless oral argument is ordered, or unless the time is enlarged by the court, the motion is deemed submitted at the expiration of any of the applicable time limits set forth above. If oral argument is ordered, the motion will be deemed submitted at the close of argument unless the court orders additional briefs, in which case the motion will be deemed submitted as of the date designated as the time for filing the final brief.   (f) Subject to subsection (e), above, the moving party shall file a notice with the court within five days after the filing of a reply brief, or if no reply brief is filed, within five days after the filing of all response briefs, advising the court that the matter is fully submitted and ready for decision. A copy of the notice shall be sent to the presiding judge's chambers.   (g) In the event of conflict, the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure shall control. Time computation shall be governed by M. R. Civ. P. 6.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 19, 2008, eff. June 1, 2008; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, July 19, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, November 29, 2011, eff. March 1, 2012; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 3 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 3. Ex Parte Matters

  Rule 3 - Ex Parte Matters.   Except as otherwise provided by these Rules or statute, no document, including briefs, proposed orders and proposed judgments, or other communications, may be presented to the court at any time unless it is first filed with the court and served on all parties.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 19, 2008, eff. June 1, 2008; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 4 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 4. Filing of Discovery

  Rule 4 - Filing of Discovery.   (a) Depositions upon oral or written examinations, interrogatories and answers thereto, requests for production of documents and responses thereto, and requests for admissions and responses thereto shall not be filed without leave of court. When any motion is filed referring to discovery, the party filing the motion shall submit with the motion relevant unfiled documents.   (b) The pre-trial order shall identify all those portions of depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions and answers and responses thereto that the parties intend to introduce into evidence.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 7 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 7. Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

  Rule 7 - Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms.   (a) Submission. All proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be delivered to the court in duplicate and a copy served upon all opposing parties at the time fixed in the pre-trial order. Subsequently, additional instructions may be allowed to prevent manifest injustice.   (b) Citation of authorities. Each proposed instruction shall identify at the bottom its source and cite supporting authorities, if any.   (c) Form. Each instruction shall be on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and shall, after the citations of authorities, indicate the requesting party and be numbered consecutively. One copy of the instructions filed with the court shall not be firmly bound together.   (d) Request for special findings by jury. Whenever a party desires special findings by a jury that party shall file with the court and serve a copy upon all opposing parties, in writing, the issues or questions of fact upon which such findings are requested, in proper form to submit to the jury.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 8 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 8. Findings and Conclusions

  Rule 8 - Findings and Conclusions.   Unless ordered otherwise, in all matters where the court must enter findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to M. R. Civ. P. 52, all parties shall file with the court, and serve upon all opposing parties, at least seven days prior to the scheduled trial or hearing, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. Failure to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in a timely matter shall be cause for appropriate sanction including removal of the case from the trial calendar, dismissal or granting of a judgment, precluding the offending party from presentation of evidence or objecting to evidence submitted by the other party, or such other action as the court deems appropriate. Post-trial amended and supplemental findings of fact and conclusions of law may be submitted in appropriate circumstances upon order of the court.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, November 29, 2011, eff. March 1, 2012; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 9 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 9. Juror Questionnaire

  Rule 9 - Juror Questionnaire.   (a) All jurors are requested to complete a questionnaire in the form on file with the clerk in his/her general order file and which contains basic vital statistics and other pertinent information. The completed forms will only be available to the parties, the attorneys for the parties, judges and court employees. Others requesting the completed forms must file a Request for Privacy Information with the court. The jury questionnaire will be destroyed by the clerk's office within a reasonable length of time after the conclusion of the jury term.   (b) A party may request that the court approve the mailing of a supplemental questionnaire to prospective jurors by submitting a motion, with proposed supplemental questions, at least sixty days in advance of the trial date. Any other party may file a response to the proposed supplemental questions within twenty days, and the moving party may file a reply within five days. The court may approve, modify, or disapprove the proposed supplemental questions in part or in their entirety. If the court approves or modifies the supplemental questions, the requesting party or parties shall pay the costs of mailing the supplemental questionnaire, including the costs of postage, paper, and envelopes.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 20, 2008, eff. Aug. 20, 2008; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Sept. 10, 2008, eff. Sept. 10, 2008; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 10 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 10. Death or Removal of Attorney

  Rule 10 - Death or Removal of Attorney.   (a) Whenever an attorney representing a party to an action, or in another civil proceeding of any kind, is removed, withdraws, or ceases to act as such, the attorney must inform the court and all other parties of the full name and address of the attorney's client and any other information which the court may find appropriate to assist in contacting the party.   (b) Except as allowed or modified by the limited scope of representation rules, when the attorney representing a party to an action or proceeding dies, is removed, withdraws, or ceases to act as such, that party, before any further proceedings are had against the party must be given notice by any opposing party:   (1) That the party must appoint another attorney or appear in person;   (2) The date of the trial or of the next hearing or action required in the case; and   (3) That if the party fails to appoint an attorney or appear in person by a date certain, which may not be less than twenty-one days from the date of the notice, the action or other proceeding will proceed and may result in a judgment or other order being entered against him/her, by default or otherwise.   (c) Notice may be by personal service or by certified mail to the party's last known address.   (d) If the party does not appoint another attorney or appear in person within twenty-one days of the service or mailing of the notice, the action may proceed to judgment. However, copies of all papers and documents required to be served by these Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure shall be mailed to the party at the party's last known address.   (e) In addition to the foregoing requirements of this Rule and before any change or substitution of attorney is effective, regardless of the reason for such change or substitution, the requirements of sections 37-61-403, 37-61-404 and 37-61-405, MCA, shall have been fully satisfied.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, November 29, 2011, eff. March 1, 2012; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 11 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 11. Judgments and Decrees

  Rule 11 - Judgments and Decrees.   Whenever a judgment or decree is signed by the presiding judge it shall be delivered to the clerk and immediately filed in the records of the court and the fee required by law shall be paid to the clerk. Failure of parties to observe this Rule shall be deemed a contempt of court.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 12 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 12. Exhibits

  Rule 12 - Exhibits.   (a) Every exhibit placed on file or offered in evidence shall be held in the custody of the clerk. Unless there is good reason why the original of an exhibit should be retained, upon application, the court may order a copy filed in its place. Public records offered in evidence may be withdrawn at the conclusion of the hearing on order of the court.   (b) Exhibits may be withdrawn by the party offering them thirty days after a judgment has become final. Forty-five days after a judgment has become final, the clerk may apply to the court for an order to dispose of exhibits, and shall notify the parties of the application. Twenty-one days after mailing of the notice the court may enter its order authorizing the clerk to dispose of exhibits.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, November 29, 2011, eff. March 1, 2012; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 13 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 13. Regulation of Attorneys not Admitted to Practice in Montana

  Rule 13 - Regulation of Attorneys not Admitted to Practice in Montana.   An attorney seeking to be admitted to practice before the court on a particular case, who is not admitted to the Bar of Montana, and who is authorized to practice law in the highest courts of another state, must at the time of his or her first appearance in a district court in Montana, or within fourteen days, and before any further proceedings in the matter, join with an attorney who is admitted to practice in Montana and who is a resident of Montana.   In order to hold secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action, such local counsel must be furnished with all factual, evidentiary and legal information necessary to act on behalf of the party and must also be vested with full and complete authority to act on behalf of and bind the party in all matters connected with the litigation.   A failure of local counsel to take any action required by the Rules of Civil Procedure or these Rules by lack of authority shall, for the purpose of imposing sanctions, be treated as a refusal to act.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, November 29, 2011, eff. March 1, 2012; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 14 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 14. Chief District Judge

  Rule 14 - Chief District Judge.   (a) In a multijudge district court of Montana, a chief district judge shall be selected at the beginning of each calendar year, and the position shall rotate among the judges of the district annually, unless they agree otherwise. The rotation shall commence with the most senior district judge.   (b) The duties of the chief district judge shall be to provide for the efficient management of the district court business, in cooperation with the other judges of the district.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Jan. 30, 1996, eff. Jan. 30, 1996; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, Oct. 29, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
MT Code § Rule 15 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 19. Uniform District Court Rules|Part 1. Rules|Rule 15. Local Rules Allowed

  Rule 15 - Local Rules Allowed.   Nothing in these Rules shall be construed as limiting the power of the district courts from promulgating rules that do not conflict with these Rules.   History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. May 29, 1987, eff. June 1, 1987; redes. Sup. Ct. Ord. Jan. 30, 1996, eff. Jan. 30, 1996; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. No. AF 07-0110, March 15, 2011, eff. Oct. 1, 2011.