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MT Code § 27-33-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations|Chapter 33. Montana Religious Freedom Restoration Act|Part 1. General Provisions|27-33-105. Free exercise of religion protected

  27-33-105. Free exercise of religion protected. (1) State action may not substantially burden a person's right to the exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless it is demonstrated that applying the burden to that person's exercise of religion:  (a) is essential to further a compelling governmental interest; and   (b) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.   (2) A person whose exercise of religion has been substantially burdened or is likely to be substantially burdened in violation of this part may assert the violation or impending violation as a claim or defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding, regardless of whether the state of Montana or one of its political subdivisions is a party to the proceeding. The person asserting such a claim or defense may obtain appropriate relief, including relief against the state of Montana or its political subdivisions. Appropriate relief includes but is not limited to injunctive relief, declaratory relief, compensatory damages, and costs and attorney fees.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 276, L. 2021.
MT Code § 28-1-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 1. General Provisions|28-1-101. Definitions

  28-1-101. Definitions. (1) An obligation is a legal duty by which a person is bound to do or not to do a certain thing.   (2) Performance of an obligation for the delivery of money only is called payment.   History: En. Secs. 1920, 2005, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Secs. 4892, 4927, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Secs. 7394, 7429, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Secs. 1427, 1478; Field Civ. C. Secs. 670, 704; re-en. Secs. 7394, 7429, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-101, 58-406.
MT Code § 28-1-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 1. General Provisions|28-1-102. How obligations arise

  28-1-102. How obligations arise. An obligation arises either from:   (1) the contract of the parties; or   (2) the operation of law.   History: En. Sec. 1921, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4893, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7395, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1428; Based on Field Civ. C. Sec. 671; re-en. Sec. 7395, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-102(part).
MT Code § 28-1-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 1. General Provisions|28-1-103. What rules govern interpretation of contracts and other obligations

  28-1-103. What rules govern interpretation of contracts and other obligations. The rules which govern the interpretation of contracts are prescribed by this title and Title 1. Other obligations are interpreted by the same rules by which statutes of a similar nature are interpreted.   History: En. Sec. 1930, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4894, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7396, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1429; Field Civ. C. Sec. 672; re-en. Sec. 7396, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-103; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 117, L. 1979.
MT Code § 28-1-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 1. General Provisions|28-1-104. Relief from forfeiture

  28-1-104. Relief from forfeiture. Whenever by the terms of an obligation a party to the obligation incurs a forfeiture or a loss in the nature of a forfeiture by reason of the party's failure to comply with its provisions, the party may be relieved from the obligation upon making full compensation to the other party, except in case of a grossly negligent, willful, or fraudulent breach of duty.   History: En. Sec. 4261, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6039, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8658, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 3275; re-en. Sec. 8658, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 17-102; amd. Sec. 743, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 2. Obligations Imposed by Law|28-1-201. General duty of care

  28-1-201. General duty of care. Every person is bound, without contract, to abstain from injuring the person or property of another or infringing upon any of another person's rights.   History: En. Sec. 2290, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5071, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7573, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1708; Field Civ. C. Sec. 847; re-en. Sec. 7573, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-601; amd. Sec. 744, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 2. Obligations Imposed by Law|28-1-202. Obligation of one who unilaterally decides to render service

  28-1-202. Obligation of one who unilaterally decides to render service. A person who officiously and without the consent of the real or apparent owner of a thing takes it into the person's possession for the purpose of rendering service about it must complete the service and use ordinary care, diligence, and reasonable skill about the service. The person is not entitled to any compensation for the service or expenses, except that the person may deduct actual and necessary expenses incurred by the person about the service from any profits that the service has caused the thing to acquire for its owner and shall account to the owner for the residue.   History: En. Sec. 2760, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5295, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7810, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 2078; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1083; re-en. Sec. 7810, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 41-501; amd. Sec. 745, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 2. Obligations Imposed by Law|28-1-203. Enforcement of obligations arising by operation of law

  28-1-203. Enforcement of obligations arising by operation of law. An obligation arising from operation of law may be enforced by civil action or proceeding or in the manner provided by law.   History: En. Sec. 1921, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4893, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7395, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1428; Based on Field Civ. C. Sec. 671; re-en. Sec. 7395, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-102(part).
MT Code § 28-1-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 2. Obligations Imposed by Law|28-1-204. through 28-1-210 reserved

  28-1-204 through 28-1-210 reserved.
MT Code § 28-1-211 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 2. Obligations Imposed by Law|28-1-211. Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing

  28-1-211. Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The conduct required by the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 571, L. 1987.
MT Code § 28-1-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 3. Joint Obligations|28-1-301. Types of obligations involving several persons

  28-1-301. (Temporary) Types of obligations involving several persons. Except as provided in 27-1-703, an obligation imposed upon several persons or a right created in favor of several persons may be:   (1) joint;   (2) several; or   (3) joint and several. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 11(2), Ch. 429, L. 1997.)   28-1-301. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) Types of obligations involving several persons. Except as provided in 27-1-703 and 27-1-705, an obligation imposed upon several persons or a right created in favor of several persons may be:   (1) joint;   (2) several; or   (3) joint and several.   History: En. Sec. 1940, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4895, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7397, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1430; Field Civ. C. Sec. 673; re-en. Sec. 7397, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-201; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 253, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 429, L. 1997.
MT Code § 28-1-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 3. Joint Obligations|28-1-302. Joint obligations and covenants to be taken as joint and several

  28-1-302. Joint obligations and covenants to be taken as joint and several. Except as provided in 27-1-703, after March 1, 1895, all joint obligations and covenants shall be taken and held to be joint and several obligations and covenants.   History: En. Sec. 1941, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4896, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4896, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7398, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1431; re-en. Sec. 7398, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-202; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 253, L. 1987.
MT Code § 28-1-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 3. Joint Obligations|28-1-303. Right to contribution from joint debtors

  28-1-303. Right to contribution from joint debtors. Except as provided in 27-1-703, a party to a joint or joint and several obligation who satisfies more than that party's share of the claim against all may require a proportionate contribution from all the parties joined with that party.   History: En. Sec. 1942, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4897; Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7399, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1432; Field Civ. C. Sec. 675; re-en. Sec. 7399, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-203; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 253, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 746, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-401. What obligations are conditional

  28-1-401. What obligations are conditional. An obligation is conditional when the rights or duties of any party thereto depend upon the occurrence of an uncertain event.   History: En. Sec. 1950, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4898, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7400, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1434; Field Civ. C. Sec. 676; re-en. Sec. 7400, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-204.
MT Code § 28-1-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-402. Types of conditions

  28-1-402. Types of conditions. Conditions may be precedent, concurrent, or subsequent.   History: En. Sec. 1951, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4899, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7401, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1435; Field Civ. C. Sec. 677; re-en. Sec. 7401, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-205.
MT Code § 28-1-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-403. Condition precedent defined

  28-1-403. Condition precedent defined. A condition precedent is one which is to be performed before some right dependent thereon accrues or some act dependent thereon is performed.   History: En. Sec. 1952, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4900, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7402, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1436; Field Civ. C. Sec. 678; re-en. Sec. 7402, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-206.
MT Code § 28-1-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-404. Condition concurrent defined

  28-1-404. Condition concurrent defined. Conditions concurrent are those which are mutually dependent and are to be performed at the same time.   History: En. Sec. 1953, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4901, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7403, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1437; Field Civ. C. Sec. 679; re-en. Sec. 7403, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-207.
MT Code § 28-1-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-405. Condition subsequent defined

  28-1-405. Condition subsequent defined. A condition subsequent is one referring to a future event upon the happening of which the obligation becomes no longer binding upon the other party if the other party chooses to take advantage of the condition.   History: En. Sec. 1954, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4902, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7404, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1438; Field Civ. C. Sec. 680; re-en. Sec. 7404, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-208; amd. Sec. 747, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-406. What conditions must be performed before requiring performance by another

  28-1-406. What conditions must be performed before requiring performance by another. Before a party to an obligation can require another party to perform any act under it, the party shall fulfill all conditions precedent to the act imposed upon that party and must be able and offer to fulfill all concurrent conditions imposed upon that party on the like fulfillment by the other party, except as provided by 28-1-407.   History: En. Sec. 1955, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4903, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7405, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1439; Field Civ. C. Sec. 681; re-en. Sec. 7405, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-209; amd. Sec. 748, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-407. When prior performance of conditions excused

  28-1-407. When prior performance of conditions excused. If a party to an obligation gives notice to another, before the latter is in default, that the party will not perform the obligation and does not retract the notice before the time at which performance upon that party's part is due, the other party is entitled to enforce the obligation without previously performing or offering to perform any conditions upon the other party's part in favor of the party giving notice.   History: En. Sec. 1956, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4904, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7406, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1440; Field Civ. C. Sec. 682; re-en. Sec. 7406, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-210; amd. Sec. 749, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-408 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 4. Conditional Obligations|28-1-408. Condition involving forfeiture to be strictly construed

  28-1-408. Condition involving forfeiture to be strictly construed. A condition involving a forfeiture must be strictly interpreted against the party for whose benefit it is created.   History: En. Sec. 1958, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4906, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7408, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1442; Field Civ. C. Sec. 684; re-en. Sec. 7408, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-212.
MT Code § 28-1-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 5. Alternative Obligations|28-1-501. Who may select between alternative performances

  28-1-501. Who may select between alternative performances. If an obligation requires the performance of one of two acts in the alternative, the party required to perform has the right of selection unless it is otherwise provided by the terms of the obligation.   History: En. Sec. 1970, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4907, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7409, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1448; Field Civ. C. Sec. 685; re-en. Sec. 7409, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-213.
MT Code § 28-1-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 5. Alternative Obligations|28-1-502. How right of selection lost

  28-1-502. How right of selection lost. If the party having the right of selection between alternative acts does not give notice of the selection to the other party within the time, if any, fixed by the obligation for that purpose or, if a time is not fixed, before the time at which the obligation ought to be performed, the right of selection passes to the other party.   History: En. Sec. 1971, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4908, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7410, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1449; Field Civ. C. Sec. 686; re-en. Sec. 7410, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-214; amd. Sec. 750, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 5. Alternative Obligations|28-1-503. One alternative to be selected in its entirety

  28-1-503. One alternative to be selected in its entirety. The party having the right of selection between alternative acts must select one of them in its entirety and cannot select part of one and part of another without the consent of the other party.   History: En. Sec. 1972, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4909, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7411, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1450; Field Civ. C. Sec. 687; re-en. Sec. 7411, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-215.
MT Code § 28-1-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 5. Alternative Obligations|28-1-504. When obligation to be interpreted as though a particular alternative did not exist

  28-1-504. When obligation to be interpreted as though a particular alternative did not exist. If one of the alternative acts required by an obligation is such as the law will not enforce or becomes unlawful or impossible of performance, the obligation is to be interpreted as though the other or others stood alone.   History: En. Sec. 1973, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4910, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7412, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1451; Field Civ. C. Sec. 688; re-en. Sec. 7412, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-216; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 117, L. 1979.
MT Code § 28-1-1001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 10. Transfer of Rights and Duties Under Obligation|28-1-1001. Rights arising out of obligation transferable

  28-1-1001. Rights arising out of obligation transferable. A right arising out of an obligation is the property of the person to whom it is due and may be transferred as the property of that person. Unless otherwise provided by law, a transfer by written, oral, electronic, or other means creates a valid assignment upon the transfer.   History: En. Sec. 1981, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4912, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7414, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1458; Field Civ. C. Sec. 690; re-en. Sec. 7414, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-302; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 392, L. 2005.
MT Code § 28-1-1002 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 10. Transfer of Rights and Duties Under Obligation|28-1-1002. When burden of obligation may be transferred

  28-1-1002. When burden of obligation may be transferred. The burden of an obligation may be transferred with the consent of the party entitled to its benefits, but not otherwise, except as provided by Title 70, chapter 17, part 2.   History: En. Sec. 1980, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4911, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7413, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1457; Field Civ. C. Sec. 689; re-en. Sec. 7413, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-301; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 117, L. 1979.
MT Code § 28-1-1101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 11. Extinction of Obligation by Performance|28-1-1101. Extinction of obligation by full performance

  28-1-1101. Extinction of obligation by full performance. Full performance of an obligation by the party whose duty it is to perform it or by any other person on that party's behalf and with that party's assent, if accepted by the creditor, extinguishes it.   History: En. Sec. 2000, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4922, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7424, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1473; Field Civ. C. Sec. 699; re-en. Sec. 7424, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-401; amd. Sec. 751, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-1102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 11. Extinction of Obligation by Performance|28-1-1102. Performance by one of several joint debtors

  28-1-1102. Performance by one of several joint debtors. Performance of an obligation by one of several persons who are jointly liable under it extinguishes the liability of all.   History: En. Sec. 2001, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4923, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7425, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1474; Field Civ. C. Sec. 700; re-en. Sec. 7425, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-402.
MT Code § 28-1-1103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 11. Extinction of Obligation by Performance|28-1-1103. Performance to one of several joint creditors

  28-1-1103. Performance to one of several joint creditors. An obligation in favor of several persons is extinguished by performance rendered to any of them, except in the case of a deposit made by owners in common or in joint ownership, which is regulated by Title 70, chapter 6.   History: En. Sec. 2002, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4924, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7426, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1475; Field Civ. C. Sec. 701; re-en. Sec. 7426, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-403; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 117, L. 1979.
MT Code § 28-1-1104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 11. Extinction of Obligation by Performance|28-1-1104. Extinction when directions of creditor followed

  28-1-1104. Extinction when directions of creditor followed. If a creditor or any one of two or more joint creditors at any time directs the debtor to perform the debtor's obligations in a particular manner, the obligation is extinguished by performance in that manner even though the creditor does not receive the benefit of the performance.   History: En. Sec. 2003, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4925, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7427, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1476; Field Civ. C. Sec. 702; re-en. Sec. 7427, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-404; amd. Sec. 752, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 28-1-1105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations|Chapter 1. Obligations in General|Part 11. Extinction of Obligation by Performance|28-1-1105. When partial performance extinguishes part of obligation

  28-1-1105. When partial performance extinguishes part of obligation. Partial performance of an indivisible obligation extinguishes a corresponding proportion of the obligation if the benefit of the performance is voluntarily retained by the creditor, but not otherwise. If the partial performance is of such a nature that the creditor cannot avoid retaining it without injuring the creditor's own property, the retention is not presumed to be voluntary.   History: En. Sec. 2004, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4926, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7428, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1477; Field Civ. C. Sec. 703; re-en. Sec. 7428, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 58-405; amd. Sec. 753, Ch. 56, L. 2009.