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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 10. Costs › 25-31-1003. Repealed

25-31-1003. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 643, p. 171, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 748, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 808, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 828, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1629, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7055, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9688, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 896; re-en. Sec. 9688, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7310.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 10. Costs › 25-31-1004. Repealed

25-31-1004. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1868, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7171, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9804, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9804, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8620(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 10. Costs › 25-31-1005. Repealed

25-31-1005. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. 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; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2908(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1101. Repealed

25-31-1101. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 615, p. 165, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 721, p. 181, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 781, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 801, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1640, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7060, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 38, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9693, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 901; re-en. Sec. 9693, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7401; amd. Sec. 126, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1102. Repealed

25-31-1102. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 616, p. 165, Bannack Stat.; amd. Sec. 722, p. 181, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 782, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 802, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1641, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1641, p. 243, L. 1897; re-en. Sec. 7061, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9694, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 902; re-en. Sec. 9694, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7402.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1103. Repealed

25-31-1103. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1642, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7062, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9695, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 903; re-en. Sec. 9695, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7403.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1104. Manner of execution

25-31-1104. Manner of execution.
The sheriff, constable, or levying officer to whom the execution is directed shall execute the the execution in the same manner as the sheriff or levying officer is required by the provisions of Title 25, chapter 13, to proceed upon executions. When an execution is directed to a constable, the constable is vested for that purpose with all the powers of the sheriff or levying officer.
History: En. Sec. 617, p. 165, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 723, p. 181, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 783, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 803, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1643, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7063, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9696, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 904; re-en. Sec. 9696, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7404; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 457, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1105. Repealed

25-31-1105. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1644, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7064, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9697, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 905; re-en. Sec. 9697, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7405.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1106. Discharge of imprisoned judgment debtor

25-31-1106. Discharge of imprisoned judgment debtor.
The provisions of part 3 of chapter 14 in relation to the examination and discharge of a defendant imprisoned on execution in a civil action shall apply to justices' courts, and justices of the peace shall have the same powers in their courts as are by said sections granted to the judge.
History: En. Sec. 673, p. 172, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 733, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 753, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1546, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7025, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9658, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9658, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6907.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 11. Execution of Judgment › 25-31-1111. Collection of judgment against county or county officer

25-31-1111. Collection of judgment against county or county officer.
When a judgment is rendered against the county or against any county officer in an action prosecuted against the officer in the name of the office, when the judgment is to be paid by the county, an execution may not issue upon the judgment, but the judgment must be paid in the same manner as other county charges. When collected, the judgment must be paid by the county treasurer to the proper person to whom the judgment is adjudged upon the delivery of a proper voucher for payment.
History: En. Sec. 342, 5th Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 751, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 4199, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2879, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4450, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4450, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-811; amd. Sec. 503, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 32. Procedure in City Courts (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 25-32-101. Repealed

25-32-101. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1703, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7095, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9728, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 933; re-en. Sec. 9728, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7804; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 543, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 32. Procedure in City Courts (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 25-32-102. Repealed

25-32-102. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1700, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7092, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9725, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 929; re-en. Sec. 9725, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7801; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 543, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 32. Procedure in City Courts (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 25-32-103. Repealed

25-32-103. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1701, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7093, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9726, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 930; re-en. Sec. 9726, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7802; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 543, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 32. Procedure in City Courts (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 25-32-104. Repealed

25-32-104. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1702, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7094, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9727, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 931; re-en. Sec. 9727, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7803; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 543, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 1. Filing the Appeal › 25-33-101. Exclusive method of review

25-33-101. Exclusive method of review.
A judgment or order in a civil action, except when expressly made final by this code, may be reviewed as prescribed in this chapter and not otherwise. A party aggrieved may appeal in the cases prescribed in this chapter.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 248, p. 94, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 317, p. 199, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 366, p. 107, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 405, p. 149, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 405, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 418, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1720, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7096, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9729, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 936; re-en. Sec. 9729, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. 11020, eff. January 1, 1966; Sec. 93-8001, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 248, p. 94, Bannack Stat.; amd. Sec. 319, p. 199, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 368, p. 107, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 407, p. 150, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 407, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 420, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1721, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7097, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9730, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 938; re-en. Sec. 9730, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. 11020, eff. January 1, 1966; Sec. 93-8002, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8001(part), 93-8002(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 1. Filing the Appeal › 25-33-102. Time for appeal

25-33-102. Time for appeal.
Any party dissatisfied with the judgment rendered in a civil action in a city or justice's court may appeal therefrom to the district court of the county at any time within 30 days after the rendition of the judgment.
History: En. Sec. 637, p. 169, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 742, p. 185, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 802, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 822, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1760, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7121, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 4, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 9754, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 974; re-en. Sec. 9754, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7901(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 1. Filing the Appeal › 25-33-103. How appeal taken

25-33-103. How appeal taken.
The appeal is taken by serving a copy of the notice of appeal on the adverse party or the adverse party's attorney and by filing the original notice of appeal with the justice or judge. The order of serving and filing is immaterial.
History: En. Sec. 637, p. 169, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 742, p. 185, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 802, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 822, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1760, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7121, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 4, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 9754, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 974; re-en. Sec. 9754, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7901(part); amd. Sec. 504, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 1. Filing the Appeal › 25-33-104. Papers to be transmitted

25-33-104. Papers to be transmitted.
Upon the filing of the notice of appeal and the undertaking when required by 25-33-201, 25-33-203, and 25-33-205, the justice or judge shall, within 10 days, upon the payment of the fees for filing, transmit to the clerk of the district court a certified copy of the docket, the pleadings, all notices, motions, and other papers filed in the cause, the notice of appeal, and the undertaking. The justice or judge may be compelled by the district court, by an order entered upon motion, to transmit the papers and may be fined for neglect or refusal to transmit the papers. A certified copy of the order may be served on the justice or judge by the party or the party's attorney.
History: En. Sec. 639, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 744, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 804, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 824, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1762, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7123, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9756, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 977; re-en. Sec. 9756, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7903; amd. Sec. 127, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 505, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-202. Undertaking when prevailing party appeals

25-33-202. Undertaking when prevailing party appeals.
If the party in whose favor the judgment is rendered appeals, the undertaking must be in the sum of $100 and conditioned that the party will pay all costs that may be awarded against the party and obey any order of court made in the action.
History: En. Sec. 640, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 745, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 805, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 825, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1764, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7125, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9758, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9758, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7905(part); amd. Sec. 507, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-203. Justification of sureties

25-33-203. Justification of sureties.
The adverse party may except to the sufficiency of the sureties within 5 days after the filing of the undertaking, and unless they or other sureties justify before the justice or a judge of the district court of the county in which such action has been tried within 5 days thereafter, upon notice to the adverse party, to the amounts stated in their affidavits, the appeal must be regarded as if no such undertaking had been given. The sureties on the undertakings mentioned in this part must justify as provided in 33-26-102.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 638, p. 169, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 743, p. 185, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 803, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 823, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1763, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; en. Sec. 1, Ch. 186, L. 1907; Sec. 7124, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9757, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 978; re-en. Sec. 9757, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7904, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 640, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 745, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 805, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 825, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1764, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7125, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9758, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9758, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7905, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7904(part), 93-7905(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-204. Stay of execution when undertaking filed

25-33-204. Stay of execution when undertaking filed.
If an execution is issued, on the filing of the undertaking, the justice or judge shall direct the officer to stay all proceedings on the execution. The officer shall, upon the payment of the officer's fees for services rendered on the execution, relinquish all property levied upon and deliver the property to the judgment debtor, together with all money collected from sales or otherwise. If the officer's fees on the execution are not paid, the officer may retain as much of the property or proceeds of the property as may be necessary to pay the fees.
History: En. Sec. 642, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 747, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 807, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 827, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1765, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7126, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9759, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 979; re-en. Sec. 9759, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7906; amd. Sec. 508, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-205. Deposit of money in lieu of undertaking

25-33-205. Deposit of money in lieu of undertaking.
Whenever an undertaking is required on appeal by the provisions of this chapter, a deposit in the court below of the amount of the judgment appealed from plus $300 or, if the judgment is for the recovery of specific personal property, the value of the property plus $300 or, if the party in whose favor the judgment is rendered appeals, $100 is equivalent to filing the undertaking. The justice or judge shall transmit the money to the clerk of the district court, who shall pay it out on the order of the court.
History: Ap.p. Sec. 638, p. 169, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 743, p. 185, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 803, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 823, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1763, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; en. Sec. 1, Ch. 186, L. 1907; Sec. 7124, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9757, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 978; re-en. Sec. 9757, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7904, R.C.M. 1947; Ap.p. Sec. 388, p. 112, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 417, p. 153, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 417, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 430, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1732, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7108, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9741, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 948; re-en. Sec. 9741, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. 11020, eff. January 1, 1966; Sec. 93-8013, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7904(part), 93-8013(part); amd. Sec. 129, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-206. Waiver of undertaking or deposit

25-33-206. Waiver of undertaking or deposit.
In all cases where an undertaking is required on appeal by the provisions of this chapter, the undertaking or deposit may be waived by the written consent of the respondent.
History: En. Sec. 388, p. 112, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 417, p. 153, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 417, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 430, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1732, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7108, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9741, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 948; re-en. Sec. 9741, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. 11020, eff. January 1, 1966; R.C.M. 1947, 93-8013(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-207. Defective undertaking

25-33-207. Defective undertaking.
No appeal shall be dismissed for insufficiency of the undertaking thereon or for any defect or irregularity therein if a good and sufficient undertaking be filed in the district court at or before the hearing of the motion to dismiss the appeal, which undertaking must be approved by the district judge.
History: En. Sec. 1767, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7128, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9761, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9761, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7908.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 2. Undertaking on Appeal -- Stay of Execution › 25-33-208. Repealed

25-33-208. Repealed.
Sec. 2, Ch. 455, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 393, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 3. Proceedings in District Court › 25-33-301. Trial de novo -- pleadings -- conduct of trial

25-33-301. Trial de novo -- pleadings -- conduct of trial.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), all appeals from justices' or city courts must be tried anew in the district court on the papers filed in the justice's or city court unless the court, for good cause shown and on terms that are just, allows other or amended pleadings to be filed in the action. The court may order new or amended pleadings to be filed. Each party has the benefit of all legal objections made in the justice's or city court.
(2) When the action is tried anew on appeal, the trial must be conducted in all respects as other trials in the district court. The provisions of this code as to trials in the district courts are applicable to trials on appeal in the district court.
(3) The appeal from a justice's court of record pursuant to 3-10-101 is on the record as provided in 3-10-115. The appeal from a city court of record pursuant to 3-11-101 is on the record as provided in 3-11-110.
History: (1)En. Sec. 641, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 746, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 806, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 826, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1761, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7122, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9755, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9755, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7902, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 1766, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7127, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9760, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 980; re-en. Sec. 9760, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7907, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7902(part), 93-7907(part); amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 389, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 557, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 38, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 3. Proceedings in District Court › 25-33-302. Procedure upon reversal on issue of law

25-33-302. Procedure upon reversal on issue of law.
When a judgment is reversed or set aside on a question of law arising in the justice's or city court, the district court must either try the case anew or render a judgment.
History: En. Sec. 641, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 746, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 806, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 826, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1761, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7122, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9755, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9755, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7902(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 3. Proceedings in District Court › 25-33-303. Appeal from judgment by default

25-33-303. Appeal from judgment by default.
There is no appeal from a judgment by default rendered in a justice's or city court except on questions of law which appear on the face of the papers or proceedings and except in cases when the justice's or city court has abused its discretion in setting aside or refusing to set aside a default or judgment. If the judgment by default is set aside, the district court must allow pleadings to be filed and try the case.
History: En. Sec. 641, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 746, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 806, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 826, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1761, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7122, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9755, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9755, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7902(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 3. Proceedings in District Court › 25-33-304. Dismissal of appeal upon delay -- costs and damages

25-33-304. Dismissal of appeal upon delay -- costs and damages.
For a failure to prosecute an appeal or unnecessary delay in bringing it to a hearing, the district court may order the appeal to be dismissed, with costs; and if it appear to such court that the appeal was made solely for delay, it may add to the costs such damages as may be just, not exceeding 25% of the judgment appealed from.
History: En. Sec. 1766, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7127, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9760, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 980; re-en. Sec. 9760, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7907(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 3. Proceedings in District Court › 25-33-305. Costs when appeal unsuccessful

25-33-305. Costs when appeal unsuccessful.
If the party appealing fails to reduce the judgment against the party or to enlarge the judgment in the party's favor appealed from $10 or more or reverse the judgment in the district court, the party may not recover any costs of appeal.
History: En. Sec. 640, p. 170, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 745, p. 186, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 805, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 825, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1764, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7125, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9758, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9758, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7905(part); amd. Sec. 509, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 33. Appeal to District Court From Justices' and City Courts › Part 3. Proceedings in District Court › 25-33-306. Effect of judgment of district court

25-33-306. Effect of judgment of district court.
Judgments rendered in the district court on appeal shall have the same force and effect and may be enforced in the same manner as judgments in actions commenced in the district court.
History: En. Sec. 1766, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7127, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9760, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 980; re-en. Sec. 9760, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7907(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-34-101. Repealed

25-34-101. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-328 by Sec. 7, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-328.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-34-102. Repealed

25-34-102. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-329 by Sec. 8, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-329(1); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 530, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 438, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 10, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-34-103. Repealed

25-34-103. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-329 by Sec. 8, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-329(2); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 438, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-34-104. Repealed

25-34-104. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-331 by Sec. 10, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-331.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-34-105. Repealed

25-34-105. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-330 by Sec. 9, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-330; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 409, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-34-106. Repealed

25-34-106. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 530, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 326, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-201. Repealed

25-34-201. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-326, 93-332 by Secs. 5, 11, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-326(part), 93-332; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 530, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-202. Repealed

25-34-202. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-338 by Sec. 17, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-338(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-203. Repealed

25-34-203. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-333 by Sec. 12, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-333; amd. Sec. 130, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-204. Repealed

25-34-204. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-335 by Sec. 14, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-335.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-205. Repealed

25-34-205. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-334 by Sec. 13, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-334.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-206. Repealed

25-34-206. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-336 by Sec. 15, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-336.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-207. Repealed

25-34-207. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-337 by Sec. 16, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-337; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 438, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-208. Repealed

25-34-208. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-344 by Sec. 23, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-344(1), (2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 3. The Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-301. Repealed

25-34-301. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-340 by Sec. 19, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-340.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 3. The Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-302. Repealed

25-34-302. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-339 by Sec. 18, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-339.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 3. The Trial (Repealed) › 25-34-303. Repealed

25-34-303. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-341 by Sec. 20, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-341.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-34-401. Repealed

25-34-401. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-342 by Sec. 21, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-342.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-34-402. Repealed

25-34-402. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-344 by Sec. 23, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-344(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-34-403. Repealed

25-34-403. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-343 by Sec. 22, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-343; amd. Sec. 131, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 34. Small Claims Procedure -- District Court (Repealed) › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-34-404. Repealed

25-34-404. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 1997.
History: En. 93-338 by Sec. 17, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-338(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-35-101. Repealed

25-35-101. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-345 by Sec. 1, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-345.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-35-102. Repealed

25-35-102. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-347 by Sec. 3, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-347(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-35-103. Repealed

25-35-103. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-347 by Sec. 3, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-347(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-35-104. Repealed

25-35-104. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-348 by Sec. 4, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-348.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 1. General Provisions -- Jurisdiction (Repealed) › 25-35-105. Repealed

25-35-105. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-354 by Sec. 10, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-354; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 409, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-201. Repealed

25-35-201. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-349, 93-361 by Secs. 5, 17, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-349(part), 93-361(1); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 501, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-202. Repealed

25-35-202. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-350 by Sec. 6, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-350.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-203. Repealed

25-35-203. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-352 by Sec. 8, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-352; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 501, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-204. Repealed

25-35-204. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-351 by Sec. 7, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-351.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-205. Repealed

25-35-205. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-353 by Sec. 9, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-353.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-211. Repealed

25-35-211. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 501, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-212. Repealed

25-35-212. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-349 by Sec. 5, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-349(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 501, L. 1979; Sec. 25-35-206, MCA 1979; redes. 25-35-212 by Code Commissioner, 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 2. Procedure Before Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-213. Repealed

25-35-213. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-364 by Sec. 20, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-364(1), (2); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 501, L. 1979; Sec. 25-35-207, MCA 1979; redes. 25-35-213 by Code Commissioner, 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 3. The Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-301. Repealed

25-35-301. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-349 by Sec. 5, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-349(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 3. The Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-302. Repealed

25-35-302. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-355 by Sec. 11, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-355.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 3. The Trial (Repealed) › 25-35-303. Repealed

25-35-303. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-356 by Sec. 12, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-356.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-35-401. Repealed

25-35-401. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-362 by Sec. 18, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-362.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-35-402. Repealed

25-35-402. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-364 by Sec. 20, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-364(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-35-403. Repealed

25-35-403. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-357 by Sec. 13, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-357(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-35-404. Repealed

25-35-404. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-357, 93-358 by Secs. 13, 14, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-357(part), 93-358.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-35-405. Repealed

25-35-405. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-359 by Sec. 15, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-359.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 4. Judgment -- Appeal (Repealed) › 25-35-406. Repealed

25-35-406. Repealed.
Sec. 29, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
History: En. 93-363 by Sec. 19, Ch. 572, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-363.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 5. General Provisions › 25-35-501. Purpose

25-35-501. Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a speedy remedy for small claims and to promote a forum in which such claims may be heard and disposed of without the necessity of a formal trial.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 5. General Provisions › 25-35-502. Jurisdiction

25-35-502. Jurisdiction.
(1) The small claims court has jurisdiction over all actions for the recovery of money or specific personal property when the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000, exclusive of costs, and the defendant can be served within the county where the action is commenced.
(2) The small claims court has jurisdiction over an interpleader under 25-35-508 in which the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 438, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 326, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 284, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 5. General Provisions › 25-35-503. Removal from district court

25-35-503. Removal from district court.
A district court judge may require any action filed in district court to be removed to the small claims court if the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,000. The small claims court shall hear any action so removed from the district court.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 438, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 284, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 5. General Provisions › 25-35-504. Venue

25-35-504. Venue.
Proper venue for actions commenced in the small claims court is the same as that provided by law for civil actions commenced in justice's court.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 586, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 5. General Provisions › 25-35-505. Parties -- representation

25-35-505. Parties -- representation.
(1) Parties in the small claims court may be individuals, partnerships, corporations, unions, associations, or any other kind of organization or entity, except the state or any agency of the state.
(2) A party may not be represented by an attorney unless all parties are represented by an attorney in a small claims court.
(3) (a) Individuals may represent themselves in a small claims court.
(b) A partnership may be represented by a partner or one of its employees.
(c) A union may be represented by a union member or union employee.
(d) A corporation may be represented by one of its directors, officers, or employees.
(e) Except as provided in 35-8-301, a limited liability company as defined in 35-8-102 may be represented by a member with a majority interest in the limited liability company.
(f) An association may be represented by one of its members or by an employee of the association.
(g) Any other kind of organization or entity may be represented by one of its members or employees.
(4) Except as provided in subsection (5), only a party, natural or otherwise, who has been a party to the transaction with the defendant for which the claim is brought may file and prosecute a claim in the small claims court.
(5) A party may not file an assigned claim in the small claims court unless it has been assigned pursuant to 27-1-718.
(6) Except for claims under 27-1-718, a party may not file more than 10 claims in any calendar year.
(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a personal representative of a decedent's estate, a guardian, or a conservator may be a party in the small claims court.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 213, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 135, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 207, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 189, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 5. General Provisions › 25-35-508. Interpleader actions

25-35-508. 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 small claims division of 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 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION OF THEJUSTICE'S COURT OF ......... COUNTY, MONTANABEFORE ..............., 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...
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Justice of the Peace
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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...
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Justice of the Peace
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Clerk
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 326, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 59, Ch. 51, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 35. Small Claims Procedure -- Justice's Court › Part 6. Procedure Before Trial › 25-35-601. Commencement of action -- assistance to claimant

25-35-601. Commencement of action -- assistance to claimant.
(1) A small claims action is commenced whenever any person appears before a justice of the peace or the justice's clerk and executes a sworn small claims complaint in substantially the same form as set forth in 25-35-602.
(2) The justice shall assist any claimant in preparing the complaint or instruct the clerk to provide the assistance. The attorney general shall prepare a pamphlet explaining in plain language the procedures for prosecuting and defending a claim in small claims court and distribute copies of the pamphlet to each small claims court. The justice or the justice's clerk shall give the plaintiff a copy when the plaintiff appears to execute a complaint, and a copy must be attached to the order of the court/notice to defendant.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 492, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 510, Ch. 56, L. 2009.