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MT Code § 25-31-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-101. Issues which cannot be presented in justice's court

  25-31-101. Issues which cannot be presented in justice's court. (1) The parties to an action in a justice's court cannot give evidence upon any question which involves the title or possession of real property or the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, toll, or municipal fine, nor can any issue presenting such question be tried by such court; provided that, in cases of forcible entry and unlawful detainer of which justices' courts have jurisdiction, any evidence otherwise competent may be given, and any question properly involved therein may be determined.   (2) A justice's court may not hear evidence on or try any issue involving the state's liability to make a payment of money, regardless of the basis of the claim against the state.   History: En. Sec. 593, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 699, p. 176, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 759, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 779, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1486, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6992, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9625, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 838; re-en. Sec. 9625, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6607(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 409, L. 1979.
MT Code § 25-31-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-102. Transfer to district court -- dismissal

  25-31-102. Transfer to district court -- dismissal. (1) If it appears from the answer of the defendant, verified by oath, that the determination of the action will necessarily involve the question of title or possession to real property or the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, toll, or municipal fine, the justice shall suspend all further proceedings in the action and certify the pleadings and, if any of the pleadings are oral, a transcript of the pleadings from the docket to the clerk of the district court of the county. From the time of the certification of the pleadings or transcript to the clerk, the district court has the same jurisdiction over the action as if it had been commenced in the district court. When the action is certified to the district court, upon the answer of the defendant, the defendant shall file an undertaking, to be approved by the justice, to the effect that the defendant will pay all costs that may be awarded against the defendant on the trial in the district court.   (2) If it appears at any point in the proceedings in a justice's court that the determination of the action will involve the question of the state's liability to make a payment of money, the justice shall sever that issue and dismiss the action as to that issue. If the issue is not severable, the justice shall dismiss the entire action.   History: En. Sec. 593, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 699, p. 176, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 759, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 779, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1486, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6992, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9625, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 838; re-en. Sec. 9625, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6607(part); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 409, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 112, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 494, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 25-31-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-103. through 25-31-110 reserved

  25-31-103 through 25-31-110 reserved.
MT Code § 25-31-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-111. What provisions of code applicable to justices' courts

  25-31-111. What provisions of code applicable to justices' courts. Because justices' courts are courts of peculiar and limited jurisdiction, only those provisions of this code which are, in their nature, applicable to the organization, powers, and course of proceedings in justices' courts or which have been made applicable by special provisions in this chapter and Titles 3 and 27 are applicable to justices' courts and the proceedings therein.   History: En. Sec. 1686, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7084, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9717, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 925; re-en. Sec. 9717, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 344, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7707; amd. Sec. 113, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
MT Code § 25-31-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-112. Fees

  25-31-112. Fees. The following is the schedule of fees that, except as provided in 25-35-605, must be paid in every civil action in a justice's court:   (1) when a complaint is filed, the following fee to be paid by the plaintiff:   (a) $30 beginning July 1, 2013;   (b) $35 beginning July 1, 2014; and   (c) $40 beginning July 1, 2015;   (2) $20 when the defendant appears, to be paid by the defendant;   (3) $20 to be paid by the prevailing party when judgment is rendered. In cases in which judgment is entered by default, no charge except the fee provided in subsection (1) for the filing of the complaint may be made for any services, including issuing and return of execution.   (4) $20 for all services in an action in which judgment is rendered by confession;   (5) $20 for filing a notice of appeal and transcript on appeal, justifying and approving an undertaking on appeal, and transmitting papers to the district court with a certificate.   History: En. Sec. 4642, Pol. C. 1895; and as Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1903; re-en. Secs. 3175-3176, Rev. C. 1907; superseded by Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4924, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4924, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 420, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 154, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 25-301; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 492, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 569, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 26, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 339, L. 2013.
MT Code § 25-31-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-113. When fees payable

  25-31-113. When fees payable. All fees must be paid in advance, and no costs shall be included in any judgment until they have been paid. However, nothing herein contained shall restrict or prevent the bringing of suits in forma pauperis as provided by law.   History: En. Sec. 4642, Pol. C. 1895; and as Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1903; re-en. Secs. 3175-3176, Rev. C. 1907; superseded by Sec. 2, Ch. 55, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4925, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4925, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 25-302.
MT Code § 25-31-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-114. Repealed

  25-31-114. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1691, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7089, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9722, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9722, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 167, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7712.
MT Code § 25-31-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-115. Deposit of money in lieu of undertaking

  25-31-115. Deposit of money in lieu of undertaking. In civil cases arising in justices' courts wherein an undertaking is required by this chapter, the plaintiff or defendant may deposit with said justice a sum of money equal to the amount required by said undertaking, which said sum of money shall be taken as security in place of said undertaking.   History: En. Sec. 1687, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7085, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9718, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 926; re-en. Sec. 9718, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7708; amd. Sec. 114, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
MT Code § 25-31-116 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-116. Repealed

  25-31-116. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 611, p. 164, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 717, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 777, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 797, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1628, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7054, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9687, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 895; re-en. Sec. 9687, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7309.
MT Code § 25-31-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-117. and 25-31-118 reserved

  25-31-117 and 25-31-118 reserved.
MT Code § 25-31-119 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 1. General Provisions|25-31-119. Interpleader actions

  25-31-119. Interpleader actions. (1) As used in this chapter, interpleader actions determine the rights of rival claimants to a fund held by a disinterested party and may be maintained in the justice's court when any person appears before a justice of the peace and executes an affidavit setting forth the nature and basis of the claim.   (2) The person filing the interpleader affidavit shall deposit the funds with the justice of the peace at the same time the interpleader affidavit is filed.   (3) The interpleader must be substantially in the following form:   In the Justice's Court of the State of Montana in and for the County of ............., before ..............., Justice of the Peace.   ....................,      Plaintiff        vs.   ....................,          INTERPLEADER AFFIDAVIT      Defendant   and   ....................,      Defendant            )   State of Montana )  ss            )   ................., being duly sworn, deposes and says: That ................, a defendant, resides at ................ That ................, a defendant, resides at ................ That the plaintiff has custody or possession of money in the amount of $....., held pursuant to the following:   ..................................   ..................................   ..................................   ..................................   That the defendants claim or may claim to be entitled to the money. That the plaintiff deposits into the court $....., which represents the amount of money in dispute.   That the plaintiff resides at the address shown.                     ..........................                           Affiant   Subscribed and sworn to before me this .... day of ......., 20....                    ............................                       Justice of the Peace                     ...........................                          Clerk   ORDER   The State of Montana to the within named defendants, greeting:   You are directed to appear and answer the interpleader claim at my office in ............... (name, building, or residence), in ................., County of ..............., State of Montana, on the ....... day of ........, 20..., at the hour of ......(AM)(PM) and to have with you all books, papers, and witnesses needed by you to establish your claim to the money.   You are further notified that in case you do not appear, judgment will be given against you as follows:   Determining or foreclosing your claim to the above-described money, as well as the disposition of the money; and in addition, for costs of the action.   Dated this ....... day of .............., 20...                       ............................                    Justice of the Peace                    ..............................                             Clerk   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 326, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 58, Ch. 51, L. 1999.
MT Code § 25-31-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 2. Venue|25-31-201. Repealed

  25-31-201. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
MT Code § 25-31-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 2. Venue|25-31-202. Repealed

  25-31-202. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
MT Code § 25-31-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 2. Venue|25-31-203. Repealed

  25-31-203. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
MT Code § 25-31-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 2. Venue|25-31-204. Repealed

  25-31-204. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
MT Code § 25-31-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 2. Venue|25-31-205. Actions for forcible entry or unlawful detainer

  25-31-205. Actions for forcible entry or unlawful detainer. All actions for the recovery of the possession of real property must be commenced in the county in which the real property, or any part thereof, affected by such action or actions is situated.   History: En. Sec. 43, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6277, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8831, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 78; R.C.M. 1947, 93-320(part).
MT Code § 25-31-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-301. Repealed

  25-31-301. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 594, p. 160, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 700, p. 176, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 760, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 780, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1481, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6987, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9620, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 833; re-en. Sec. 9620, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 491, L. 1973; former (2) superseded by Sup. Ct. Ord., 34 St. Rep. 26, Dec. 29, 1976; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6602; amd. Sec. 115, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
MT Code § 25-31-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-302. Repealed

  25-31-302. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1482, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6988, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 834; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6603(part).
MT Code § 25-31-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-303. Repealed

  25-31-303. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1482, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6988, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 834; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6603(part).
MT Code § 25-31-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-304. Repealed

  25-31-304. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 605, p. 163, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 711, p. 179, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 771, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 791, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1621, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7047, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9680, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 890; re-en. Sec. 9680, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 34, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7302(part).
MT Code § 25-31-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-305. Repealed

  25-31-305. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1483, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6989, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9622, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 835; re-en. Sec. 9622, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6604.
MT Code § 25-31-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-306. Repealed

  25-31-306. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 1484, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6990, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 836; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6605, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 64, p. 53, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 617, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6508, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 399; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1971; Sec. 93-2908, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2908(part), 93-6605(part).
MT Code § 25-31-307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-307. Repealed

  25-31-307. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 1485, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6991, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9624, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 837; re-en. Sec. 9624, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6606, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 64, p. 53, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 617, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6508, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 399; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1971; Sec. 93-2908, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2908(part), 93-6606.
MT Code § 25-31-308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed)|25-31-308. Repealed

  25-31-308. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1484, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6990, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 836; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6605(2); amd. Sec. 116, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
MT Code § 25-31-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons|25-31-401. Repealed

  25-31-401. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 554, p. 151, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 660, p. 168, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 720, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 740, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1500, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6993, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9626, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 839; re-en. Sec. 9626, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6701.
MT Code § 25-31-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons|25-31-402. Security for costs

  25-31-402. Security for costs. A justice may, in all cases, require a deposit of money or an undertaking as security for costs of court before issuing a summons.   History: (1)En. Sec. 1501, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6994, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9627, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 840; re-en. Sec. 9627, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6702, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 645, p. 171, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 750, p. 187, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 810, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 830, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1684, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7082, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9715, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 923; re-en. Sec. 9715, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7705, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6702, 93-7705; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
MT Code § 25-31-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons|25-31-403. Repealed

  25-31-403. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 1502, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6995, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9628, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 841; re-en. Sec. 9628, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6703.
MT Code § 25-31-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons|25-31-404. Repealed

  25-31-404. Repealed. Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 556, p. 152, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 662, p. 169, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 722, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 742, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; En. Sec. 1505, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6998, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9631, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 844; re-en. Sec. 9631, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 91, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6706.
MT Code § 25-31-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons|25-31-405. Designating unknown person as defendant

  25-31-405. Designating unknown person as defendant. When the plaintiff is ignorant of the name or part of the name of a defendant, that defendant may be designated in the summons and in any other process or proceeding in the action by a fictitious name or by as much of the defendant's name as is known, adding a description identifying the person intended. The person designated must be regarded as a defendant in the action and as sufficiently described in the action for all purposes. When the defendant's name or the remainder of the defendant's name is known or becomes known, the justice before whom the action is pending shall amend the proceedings already taken by the insertion of the true or full name in place of the fictitious name or part of a name, and all subsequent proceedings must be taken under the name inserted.   History: En. Sec. 1692, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7090, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9723, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9723, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7713; amd. Sec. 495, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 25-31-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 25. Civil Procedure|Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts|Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons|25-31-406. Time for answer or appearance

  25-31-406. Time for answer or appearance. The time specified in the summons for the appearance of the defendant must be as follows:   (1) if an order of arrest is endorsed upon the summons, immediately;   (2) in all other cases, the summons must provide that the defendant shall answer in writing, file the answer, and serve a copy upon the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney within 20 days after service of the summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of the defendant's failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against the defendant by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.   History: En. Sec. 557, p. 152, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 663, p. 169, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 723, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 743, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1506, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6999, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9632, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 845; re-en. Sec. 9632, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 34, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6707; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 16, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 496, Ch. 56, L. 2009.