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MT Code § 27-26-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 2. Procedure for Obtaining, Serving, and Enforcing Writ|27-26-204. Factors that determine whether writ peremptory or alternative

  27-26-204. Factors that determine whether writ peremptory or alternative. When an application to the court or judge is made without notice to the adverse party and the writ be allowed, the alternative must be first issued; but if the application be upon due notice and the writ be allowed, the peremptory may be issued in the first instance.   History: En. Sec. 386, p. 123, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 445, p. 224, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 521, p. 142, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 551, p. 182, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 551, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 569, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1964, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7217, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9851, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1088; re-en. Sec. 9851, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9105(part).
MT Code § 27-26-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 2. Procedure for Obtaining, Serving, and Enforcing Writ|27-26-205. Service of writ

  27-26-205. Service of writ. The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the court or judge. Service upon a majority of the members of any board or body is service upon the board or body, whether at the time of the service the board or body was in session or not.   History: En. Sec. 394, p. 124, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 453, p. 225, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 529, p. 143, Cod. Stat. 1871; en. Sec. 559, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 559, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 577, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1972, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7225, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9859, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1096; re-en. Sec. 9859, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9113.
MT Code § 27-26-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 2. Procedure for Obtaining, Serving, and Enforcing Writ|27-26-206. Enforcement of writ -- penalty

  27-26-206. Enforcement of writ -- penalty. When a peremptory mandate has been issued and directed to any lower tribunal, corporation, board, or person, if it appear to the court or judge that any member of the tribunal, corporation, board, or person upon whom the writ has been personally served has, without just excuse, refused or neglected to obey the writ, the court may, upon motion, impose a fine not exceeding $1,000. In case of persistence in a refusal of obedience, the court may order the party to be imprisoned until the writ is obeyed and may make any orders necessary and proper for the complete enforcement of the writ.   History: En. Sec. 395, p. 124, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 454, p. 225, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 530, p. 143, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 560, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 560, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 578, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1973, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7226, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9860, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1097; re-en. Sec. 9860, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9114; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 10, L. 1993.
MT Code § 27-26-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-301. Time for return and hearing

  27-26-301. Time for return and hearing. Writs of mandate issued by the supreme court or by a district court or district judge may, in the discretion of the court issuing the writ, be made returnable and a hearing thereon be heard at any time.   History: En. Sec. 565, p. 185, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 565, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 583, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1990, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7231, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9865, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1108; re-en. Sec. 9865, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9301(part).
MT Code § 27-26-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-302. Answer of adverse party

  27-26-302. Answer of adverse party. On the return of the alternative or the day on which the application for the writ is noticed, the party on whom the writ or notice has been served may show cause by answer, under oath, made in the same manner as an answer to a complaint in a civil action.   History: En. Sec. 387, p. 123, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 446, p. 224, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 522, p. 142, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 552, p. 182, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 552, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 570, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1965, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7218, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9852, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1089; re-en. Sec. 9852, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9106.
MT Code § 27-26-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-303. Jury trial

  27-26-303. Jury trial. (1) If an answer is made that raises a question as to a matter of fact essential to the determination of the motion and affecting the substantial rights of the parties, and upon the supposed truth of the allegation of which the application for the writ is based, the court or judge may order the question to be tried before a jury and postpone the argument until the trial can be had. The question to be tried must be distinctly stated in the order for trial. The order may also direct the jury to assess any damages that the applicant may have sustained if the jury finds for the applicant.   (2) If the proceeding is in the district court or before a district judge, the trial must take place as in other cases. If a jury is required in the supreme court, a jury must be drawn and selected from the jury box of Lewis and Clark County and the clerk of the district court of that county shall place the box in the custody of the clerk of the supreme court for that purpose. The conduct of the trial must be the same as in the district court, and the clerk of the supreme court has the same authority to issue process and enter orders and judgments as the district court clerk has in similar cases.   History: En. Sec. 388, p. 123, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 447, p. 224, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 523, p. 142, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 553, p. 182, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 553, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 571, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1966, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7219, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9853, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1090; re-en. Sec. 9853, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9107; amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 12, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 722, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 27-26-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-304. Applicant's response to answer

  27-26-304. Applicant's response to answer. On the trial the applicant is not precluded by the answer from any valid objection to its sufficiency and may contradict it by proof, either in direct denial or by way of avoidance.   History: En. Sec. 389, p. 123, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 448, p. 224, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 524, p. 142, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 554, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 554, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 572, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1967, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7220, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9854, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1091; re-en. Sec. 9854, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9108.
MT Code § 27-26-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-305. Motion for new trial

  27-26-305. Motion for new trial. The motion for a new trial must be made in the court in which the issue of fact is tried.   History: En. Sec. 555, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 555, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 573, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1968, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7221, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9855, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1092; re-en. Sec. 9855, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9109.
MT Code § 27-26-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-306. Argument to proceed if no new trial

  27-26-306. Argument to proceed if no new trial. If no notice of a motion for a new trial be given or, if given, the motion be denied, the argument must proceed at any time the court or judge may direct.   History: En. Sec. 1969, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7222, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9856, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1093; re-en. Sec. 9856, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9110.
MT Code § 27-26-307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 3. Procedure Upon Return of Writ|27-26-307. Procedure when there is no answer or no material issue of fact

  27-26-307. Procedure when there is no answer or no material issue of fact. If no answer be made, the case must be heard on the papers of the applicant. If the answer raises only questions of law or puts in issue immaterial statements not affecting the substantial right of the parties, the court or judge must proceed to hear or fix a day for hearing the argument of the case.   History: En. Sec. 392, p. 124, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 451, p. 225, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 527, p. 143, Cod. Stat. 1871; amd. Sec. 557, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 557, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 575, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1970, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7223, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9857, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1094; re-en. Sec. 9857, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9111.
MT Code § 27-26-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 4. Judgment|27-26-401. Default not permitted

  27-26-401. Default not permitted. The writ cannot be granted by default. The case must be heard by the court or judge, whether the adverse party appear or not.   History: En. Sec. 386, p. 123, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 445, p. 224, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 521, p. 142, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 551, p. 182, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 551, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 569, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1964, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7217, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9851, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1088; re-en. Sec. 9851, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9105(part).
MT Code § 27-26-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 4. Judgment|27-26-402. Judgment for applicant

  27-26-402. Judgment for applicant. If judgment is given for the applicant:   (1) the applicant may recover the damages that the applicant has sustained, as found by the jury or as determined by the court or referees, if a reference was ordered, together with costs;   (2) an execution may issue for the damages and costs; and   (3) a peremptory mandate must be awarded without delay.   History: En. Sec. 393, p. 124, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 452, p. 225, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 528, p. 143, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 558, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 558, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 576, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1971, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7224, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9858, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1095; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 9858, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9112(part); amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 12, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 723, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 27-26-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 26. Mandamus -- Writ of Mandate|Part 4. Judgment|27-26-403. Officers not to be personally liable

  27-26-403. Officers not to be personally liable. In all cases where the respondent is a state, county, or municipal officer, all damages and costs, or either, which may be recovered or awarded shall be recovered and awarded against the state, county, or municipal corporation represented by such officer and not against such officer so appearing in said proceeding. The same shall be a proper claim against the state or county or municipal corporation for which such officer shall have appeared and shall be paid as other claims against the state, county, or municipality are paid; but in all such cases, the court shall first determine that the officer appeared and made defense in such proceeding in good faith.   History: En. Sec. 393, p. 124, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 452, p. 225, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 528, p. 143, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 558, p. 183, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 558, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 576, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1971, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7224, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9858, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1095; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 9858, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9112(part).
MT Code § 27-27-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 27. Writ of Prohibition|Part 1. General Provisions|27-27-101. Definition and function of writ of prohibition

  27-27-101. Definition and function of writ of prohibition. The writ of prohibition is the counterpart of the writ of mandate. It arrests the proceedings of any tribunal, corporation, board, or person exercising judicial functions when such proceedings are without or in excess of the jurisdiction of such tribunal, corporation, board, or person.   History: En. Sec. 561, p. 184, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 561, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 579, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1980, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7227, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9861, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1102; re-en. Sec. 9861, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9201; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 3, L. 1985.
MT Code § 27-27-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 27. Writ of Prohibition|Part 1. General Provisions|27-27-102. Issuance of writ

  27-27-102. Issuance of writ. A writ of prohibition may be issued by the supreme court or the district court or any district judge to any lower tribunal or to a corporation, board, or person in all cases in which there is not a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law. The writ is issued upon an affidavit on the application of the person beneficially interested.   History: En. Sec. 562, p. 184, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 562, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 580, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1981, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7228, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9862, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1103; re-en. Sec. 9862, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9202; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 10, L. 1993.
MT Code § 27-27-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 27. Writ of Prohibition|Part 1. General Provisions|27-27-103. Form and content of writ

  27-27-103. Form and content of writ. The writ must be either alternative or peremptory. The alternative writ must state generally the allegation against the party to whom it is directed and command the party to desist or refrain from further proceedings in the action or matter specified in the writ until the further order of the court or judge from which it is issued and to show cause before the court or judge, at a specified time and place, why the party should not be absolutely restrained from any further proceedings in the action or matter. The peremptory writ must be in a similar form, except that the words requiring the party to show cause why the party should not be absolutely restrained, etc., must be omitted and a return day inserted.   History: En. Sec. 563, p. 184, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 563, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 581, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1982, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7229, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9863, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1104; re-en. Sec. 9863, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9203; amd. Sec. 724, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 27-27-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 27. Writ of Prohibition|Part 1. General Provisions|27-27-104. Application of procedure governing mandamus

  27-27-104. Application of procedure governing mandamus. The provisions of chapter 26, except 27-26-101, 27-26-102, 27-26-201, and 27-26-203, apply to this proceeding.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 564, p. 184, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 564, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 582, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1983, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7230, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9864, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1105; re-en. Sec. 9864, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-9204, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 565, p. 185, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 565, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 583, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1990, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7231, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9865, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1108; re-en. Sec. 9865, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-9301, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 2000, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7232, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9866, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1109; re-en. Sec. 9866, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-9302, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 2001, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7233, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9867, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1110; re-en. Sec. 9867, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-9303, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9204, 93-9301(part), 93-9302(part), 93-9303(part).
MT Code § 27-28-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 1. General Provisions|27-28-101. When proceeding may be instituted for unlawful assertion of authority

  27-28-101. When proceeding may be instituted for unlawful assertion of authority. A civil action may be brought in the name of the state against:   (1) a person who usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises a public office, civil or military, or a franchise within this state or an office in a corporation created by the authority of this state;   (2) a public officer, civil or military, who does or suffers an act that, by the provisions of law, works a forfeiture of office;   (3) an association of persons who act as a corporation within this state without being legally incorporated.   History: En. Sec. 1410, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6943, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9576, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 803; re-en. Sec. 9576, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6401; amd. Sec. 725, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 27-28-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 1. General Provisions|27-28-102. When proceeding may be brought against a corporation for misconduct

  27-28-102. When proceeding may be brought against a corporation for misconduct. A like action may be brought against a corporation when it has:   (1) offended against a provision of an act for its creation or renewal or any act altering or amending such acts;   (2) forfeited its privileges and franchises by nonuser;   (3) committed or omitted an act which amounts to a surrender of its corporate rights, privileges, and franchises;   (4) misused a franchise or privilege conferred upon it by law or exercised a franchise or privilege not so conferred.   History: En. Sec. 1411, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6944, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9577, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9577, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6402.
MT Code § 27-28-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 1. General Provisions|27-28-103. When attorney general required to commence action

  27-28-103. When attorney general required to commence action. The attorney general shall commence an action:   (1) when directed by the governor; and   (2) when, upon complaint or otherwise, the attorney general has good reason to believe that any case specified in 27-28-102 can be established by proof.   History: En. Sec. 1412, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6945, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9578, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 803; re-en. Sec. 9578, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6403; amd. Sec. 726, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 27-28-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 1. General Provisions|27-28-104. Upon whose relation action brought -- security for costs

  27-28-104. Upon whose relation action brought -- security for costs. The officer may, upon the officer's own relation, bring any action, or the officer may, on leave of the court or a judge in vacation, bring the action upon the relation of another person. If the action is brought under 27-28-101(1), security for costs may be required, to be given as in other cases.   History: En. Sec. 1413, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6946, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9579, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9579, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6404; amd. Sec. 727, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 27-28-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 1. General Provisions|27-28-105. Jurisdiction and venue

  27-28-105. Jurisdiction and venue. An action under this chapter can be brought in the supreme court of the state or in the district court of the county in which the defendant or one of the defendants resides or is found or, when the defendant is a corporation, in the county in which it is situated or has a place of business.   History: En. Sec. 1417, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6950, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9583, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9583, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6408.
MT Code § 27-28-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 1. General Provisions|27-28-106. Precedence on court calendar

  27-28-106. Precedence on court calendar. Actions under this chapter in any court shall have precedence of any civil business pending therein; and the court, if the matter is of public concern, shall, on the motion of the attorney general or the attorney of the party, require as speedy a trial of the merits of the case as may be consistent with the rights of the parties.   History: En. Sec. 1433, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6966, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9599, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9599, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6424.
MT Code § 27-28-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 28. Quo Warranto|Part 2. Procedure in General|27-28-201. Leave to file complaint

  27-28-201. Leave to file complaint. Upon application for leave to file a complaint, the court or judge may direct notice thereof to be given to the defendant previous to granting such leave and may hear the defendant in opposition thereto; and if leave be granted, an entry thereof shall be made on the minutes of the court or the fact shall be endorsed by the judge on the complaint, which shall then be filed.   History: En. Sec. 1418, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6951, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9584, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9584, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6409.