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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-401. When person entitled to bring action is under a disability

27-2-401. When person entitled to bring action is under a disability.
(1) If a person entitled to bring an action mentioned in part 2, except 27-2-211(3), is, at the time the cause of action accrues, either a minor or has been committed pursuant to 53-21-127, the time of the disability is not a part of the time limit for commencing the action. However, the time limit cannot be extended more than 5 years by the disability of commitment.
(2) If an action is barred by 27-2-304, any of the heirs, devisees, or creditors who at the time of the transaction upon which the action might have been founded were under one of the disabilities mentioned in subsection (1) may, within 5 years after the cessation of the disability, maintain an action to recover damages. In the action, the person may recover the sum or the value of the property that the person would have received upon the final distribution of the estate if an action had been commenced in a timely manner by the personal representative.
(3) A person may not claim a disability unless it existed when the right of action or entry accrued.
(4) When both disabilities referred to in subsection (1) coexist at the time that the right of action or entry accrues, the limitation does not attach until both are removed.
History: (1)En. Sec. 14, p. 468, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 12, p. 517, Cod. Stat. 1871; repealed Sec. 674, p. 215, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 542, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6459, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9049, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 352; re-en. Sec. 9049, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 220, L. 1977; Sec. 93-2703, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 545, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6462, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9052, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9052, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2706, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 19, p. 469, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 17, p. 518, Cod. Stat. 1871; rep. Sec. 674, p. 215, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 549, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6466, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9056, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 357; re-en. Sec. 9056, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2710, R.C.M. 1947; (4)En. Sec. 20, p. 469, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 18, p. 518, Cod. Stat. 1871; rep. Sec. 674, p. 215, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 550, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6467, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9057, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 358; re-en. Sec. 9057, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2711, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2703, 93-2706(part), 93-2710, 93-2711; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 12, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 441, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 46, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 490, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-402. When defendant is out of state

27-2-402. When defendant is out of state.
When the cause of action accrues against a person who is out of the state and cannot be served with process, the action may be commenced within the term limited under this part after the person's return to the state. If, after the cause of action accrues, the person departs from the state and cannot be served with process, the time of the person's absence is not part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.
History: En. Sec. 13, p. 468, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 11, p. 517, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 50, p. 50, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 50, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 50, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 541, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6458, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9048, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 351; re-en. Sec. 9048, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2702; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 441, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 600, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-403. Actions involving aliens in time of war

27-2-403. Actions involving aliens in time of war.
When a person is an alien subject or a citizen of a country at war with the United States, the time of the continuance of the war is not part of the period limited for the commencement of the action.
History: En. Sec. 16, p. 469, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 14, p. 517, Cod. Stat. 1871; rep. Sec. 674, p. 215, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 546, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6463, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9053, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 354; re-en. Sec. 9053, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2707.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-404. When party dies before action commenced

27-2-404. When party dies before action commenced.
If a person entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the time limited for the commencement of the action and the cause of action survives, an action may be commenced by the deceased's representatives after the expiration of that time and within 1 year from death.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 15, p. 468, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 13, p. 517, Cod. Stat. 1871; repealed Sec. 674, p. 215, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 543, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6460, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9050, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 353; re-en. Sec. 9050, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2704, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 544, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6461, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9051, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9051, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2705, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2704, 93-2705; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 592, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-405. When controversy submitted to arbitration

27-2-405. When controversy submitted to arbitration.
When the persons who might be adverse parties in an action have entered into a written agreement to submit to arbitration or to refer the cause of action or a controversy in which it might be available or have entered into a written submission of the cause or controversy to arbitrators and, before an award or other determination, the agreement or submission is revoked, so as to render it ineffectual, by the death of either party or by the act of the person against whom the action might have been brought or the execution or the remedy upon an award or other determination is stayed by injunction or other order procured from a competent court or judge, the time that has elapsed between the entering into the written submission or agreement and the revocation of the submission or agreement or the expiration of the stay is not a part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.
History: En. Sec. 552, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6469, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9059, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9059, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2713; amd. Sec. 601, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-406. When action stayed by injunction or other order or statutory prohibition

27-2-406. When action stayed by injunction or other order or statutory prohibition.
When the commencement of an action is stayed by injunction or other order of the court or judge or statutory prohibition, the time of the continuance of the injunction or prohibition is not part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.
History: En. Sec. 18, p. 469, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 16, p. 518, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 52, p. 50, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 52, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 52, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 548, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6465, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9055, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 356; re-en. Sec. 9055, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2709.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-407. When action terminated or judgment reversed

27-2-407. When action terminated or judgment reversed.
If an action is commenced within the time limited for the action and a judgment is reversed on appeal without awarding a new trial or the action is terminated in any other manner than by a voluntary discontinuance, a dismissal of the complaint for neglect to prosecute the action, or a final judgment upon the merits, the plaintiff or, if the plaintiff dies and the cause of action survives, the plaintiff's representative may commence a new action for the same cause after the expiration of the time limited and within 1 year after a reversal or termination.
History: En. Sec. 17, p. 469, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 15, p. 518, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 51, p. 50, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 51, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 51, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 547, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6464, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9054, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 355; re-en. Sec. 9054, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2708; amd. Sec. 602, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-408. Assertion of counterclaim

27-2-408. Assertion of counterclaim.
(1) A defendant is entitled to assert against a plaintiff, by pleading or amendment, any counterclaim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant.
(2) The time period between the commencement and termination of an action is not part of the time limit for the commencement of an action by a defendant to recover for a counterclaim or to interpose it in that action or another action by the same plaintiff or a successor arising out of the same transaction or occurrence.
History: En. Sec. 553, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6470, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9060, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9060, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2714; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 12, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 441, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 603, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 4. Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations › 27-2-409. Acknowledgment of debt or part payment

27-2-409. Acknowledgment of debt or part payment.
(1) An acknowledgment or the part payment of a debt is sufficient evidence to cause the relevant statute of limitations to begin running anew.
(2) An acknowledgment must be contained in some writing signed by the party to be charged thereby.
(3) Part payment is any payment of principal or interest.
History: En. Sec. 21, p. 469, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 19, p. 518, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 53, p. 50, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 53, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 53, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 555, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6472, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9062, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 360; re-en. Sec. 9062, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2716; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 12, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 441, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-501. Short title

27-2-501. Short title.
This part may be cited as the "Uniform Conflict of Laws -- Limitations Act".
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-502. Definitions

27-2-502. Definitions.
As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Claim" means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute.
(2) "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or a political subdivision of any of them.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-503. Conflict of laws -- limitation periods

27-2-503. Conflict of laws -- limitation periods.
(1) Except as provided by 27-2-505, if a claim is substantively based:
(a) upon the law of one other state, the limitation period of that state applies; or
(b) upon the law of more than one state, the limitation period of one of those states chosen by this part applies.
(2) The limitation period of Montana applies to all other claims.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-504. Rules applicable to computation of limitation period

27-2-504. Rules applicable to computation of limitation period.
If the statute of limitations of another state applies to the assertion of a claim in Montana, the other state's relevant statutes and other rules of law governing tolling and accrual apply in computing the limitation period but its statutes and other rules of law governing conflict of laws do not apply.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-505. Unfairness

27-2-505. Unfairness.
If a court determines that the limitation period of another state applicable under 27-2-503 and 27-2-504 is substantially different from the limitation period of Montana and has not afforded a fair opportunity to sue upon, or imposes an unfair burden in defending against, the claim, the limitation period of Montana applies.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-506. Existing and future claims

27-2-506. Existing and future claims.
This part applies to claims:
(1) accruing after October 1, 1991; or
(2) asserted in a civil action or proceeding more than 1 year after October 1, 1991, but do not revive a claim barred before October 1, 1991.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 2. Statutes of Limitations › Part 5. Conflict of Laws › 27-2-507. Uniformity of application and construction

27-2-507. Uniformity of application and construction.
This part must be applied and construed to effectuate the general purpose of making uniform the law with respect to the subject of this part among states enacting it.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 293, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-101. Repealed

27-5-101. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 302, p. 106, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 358, p. 207, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 432, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 459, p. 163, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 459, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 472, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2270, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7365, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9972, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1281; re-en. Sec. 9972, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-1.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-102. Repealed

27-5-102. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 303, p. 106, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 359, p. 207, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 433, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 460, p. 163, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 460, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 473, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2271, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7366, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9973, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1282; re-en. Sec. 9973, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-2.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-103. Repealed

27-5-103. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 304, p. 107, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 360, p. 207, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 434, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 461, p. 163, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 461, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 474, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2272, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7367, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9974, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1283; re-en. Sec. 9974, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-3(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-104. Repealed

27-5-104. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 304, p. 107, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 360, p. 207, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 434, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 461, p. 163, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 461, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 474, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2272, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7367, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9974, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1283; re-en. Sec. 9974, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-3(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-105. Repealed

27-5-105. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 311, p. 109, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 367, p. 209, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 441, p. 123, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 468, p. 165, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 468, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 481, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2279, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7374, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9981, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1290; re-en. Sec. 9981, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-10.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-111. Short title

27-5-111. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Arbitration Act".
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-112. Uniformity of interpretation

27-5-112. Uniformity of interpretation.
This chapter must be construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact it.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-113. Application to labor agreements

27-5-113. Application to labor agreements.
Arbitration agreements between employers and employees or between their respective representatives are valid and enforceable and may be subject to all or portions of this chapter if the agreement so specifies, except 27-5-115, 27-5-311, 27-5-312(1) and (3) through (5), 27-5-313, and 27-5-322 apply in each case.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 258, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-114. Validity of arbitration agreement -- exceptions

27-5-114. Validity of arbitration agreement -- exceptions.
(1) A written agreement to submit an existing controversy to arbitration is valid and enforceable except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
(2) A written agreement to submit to arbitration any controversy arising between the parties after the agreement is made is valid and enforceable except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract. Except as permitted under subsection (3), this subsection does not apply to:
(a) claims arising out of personal injury, whether based on contract or tort;
(b) any contract by an individual for the acquisition of real or personal property, services, or money or credit when the total consideration to be paid or furnished by the individual is $5,000 or less;
(c) any agreement concerning or relating to insurance policies or annuity contracts except for those contracts between insurance companies; or
(d) claims for workers' compensation.
(3) A written agreement between members of a trade or professional organization to submit to arbitration any controversies arising between members of the trade or professional organization after the agreement is made is valid and enforceable except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 236, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 611, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 19, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 1. Submission to Arbitration › 27-5-115. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration

27-5-115. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.
(1) On the application of a party showing an agreement described in 27-5-114 and the opposing party's refusal to arbitrate, the district court shall order the parties to proceed with arbitration; but if the opposing party denies the existence of the agreement to arbitrate, the court shall proceed summarily to the determination of that issue raised and shall order arbitration if it finds for the applying party or deny the application if it finds for the opposing party.
(2) On application, the district court may stay an arbitration proceeding commenced or threatened on a showing that there is no agreement to arbitrate. Such an issue, when in substantial and bona fide dispute, shall be immediately and summarily tried and the stay ordered if the court finds for the applying party. If the court finds for the opposing party, it shall order the parties to proceed to arbitration.
(3) If an issue referable to arbitration under the alleged agreement is involved in an action or proceeding pending in a court having jurisdiction to hear applications under subsection (1), the application must be made in that court. Otherwise, and subject to 27-5-323, the application may be made in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(4) An action or proceeding involving an issue subject to arbitration must be stayed if an order or application for arbitration has been made under this section. If an issue is severable, the stay may be with respect to the severable issue only. When the application is made in such action or proceeding, the order for arbitration shall include such stay.
(5) An order for arbitration may not be refused on the ground that the claim in issue lacks merit or good faith or because no fault or grounds for the claim sought to be arbitrated have been shown.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-201. Repealed

27-5-201. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 306, p. 107, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 362, p. 208, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 436, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 463, p. 164, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 463, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 476, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2274, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7369, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9976, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1285; re-en. Sec. 9976, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-5(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-202. Repealed

27-5-202. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 305, p. 107, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 361, p. 208, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 435, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 462, p. 164, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 462, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 475, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2273, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7368, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9975, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1284; re-en. Sec. 9975, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-201-4, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 306, p. 107, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 362, p. 208, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 436, p. 122, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 463, p. 164, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 463, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 476, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2274, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7369, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9976, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1285; re-en. Sec. 9976, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-201-5, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-4, 93-201-5(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-203. Repealed

27-5-203. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 307, p. 108, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 363, p. 208, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 437, p. 123, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 464, p. 164, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 464, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 477, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2275, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7370, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9977, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1286; re-en. Sec. 9977, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-6(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-211. Appointment of arbitrators -- conflict of interest provisions applicable

27-5-211. Appointment of arbitrators -- conflict of interest provisions applicable.
Except as provided in 27-5-116, if the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method must be followed. If a method is not provided, the agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed, or an appointed arbitrator fails or is unable to act and the arbitrator's successor has not been appointed, the district court on application of a party shall appoint one or more arbitrators. An arbitrator so appointed has all the powers of one specifically named in the agreement. A neutral arbitrator appointed by the district court on or after October 1, 2009, shall comply with the provisions of 27-5-116.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 604, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 339, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-212. Majority action by arbitrators

27-5-212. Majority action by arbitrators.
The powers of the arbitrators may be exercised by a majority unless otherwise provided by the agreement or by this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-213. Hearing

27-5-213. Hearing.
Unless otherwise provided by the agreement, the following apply:
(1) The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and cause notification to the parties to be served personally or by certified mail not less than 5 days before the hearing. Appearance at the hearing waives such notice. The arbitrators may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary and, on request of a party and for good cause or upon their own motion, may postpone the hearing to a time not later than the date fixed by the agreement for making the award unless the parties consent to a later date. The arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy upon the evidence produced, notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear. The district court on application may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.
(2) The parties are entitled to be heard, present evidence material to the controversy, and cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing.
(3) The hearing must be conducted by all the arbitrators, but a majority may determine any question and render a final award. If during the course of the hearing an arbitrator for any reason ceases to act, the remaining arbitrator or arbitrators appointed to act as neutrals may continue with the hearing and determination of the controversy.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-214. Representation by attorney

27-5-214. Representation by attorney.
A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this chapter. A waiver of this right prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-215. Witnesses, subpoenas, and depositions

27-5-215. Witnesses, subpoenas, and depositions.
(1) The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, documents, and other evidence and may administer oaths. Subpoenas so issued must be served and, upon application to the district court by a party or the arbitrators, enforced in the manner provided by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action in district court.
(2) On the application of a party and for use as evidence, the arbitrators may permit a deposition to be taken, in the manner and upon the terms designated by the arbitrators, of a witness who cannot be subpoenaed or is unable to attend the hearing.
(3) All provisions of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify are applicable to persons subpoenaed under this chapter.
(4) Fees for attendance as a witness are the same as for a witness in the district court.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-216. Award

27-5-216. Award.
(1) The award must be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy to each party personally by certified mail or as provided in the agreement.
(2) An award must be made within the time fixed by the agreement or, if no time is fixed, within the time that the district court orders on application of a party. The parties may extend the time, in writing, either before or after the expiration of the time. A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless the party notifies the arbitrators of the party's objection prior to the delivery of the award to that party.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 605, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-217. Change of award by arbitrators

27-5-217. Change of award by arbitrators.
On the application of a party or, if an application to the court is pending under 27-5-311, 27-5-312, or 27-5-313, on submission to the arbitrators by the court under conditions that the court may order, the arbitrators may modify or correct the award upon the grounds stated in 27-5-313(1)(a) and (1)(c) or for the purpose of clarifying the award. The application must be made within 20 days after delivery of the award to the applicant. Written notice must be given immediately to the opposing party, stating that the opposing party must serve the party's objections to the award, if any, within 10 days from the notice. A modified or corrected award is subject to the provisions of 27-5-311 through 27-5-313.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 606, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 2. Action by Arbitrators › 27-5-218. Fees and expenses of arbitration

27-5-218. Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Unless otherwise provided in the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators' expenses and fees, together with other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration, must be paid as provided in the award.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-301. Repealed

27-5-301. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 308, p. 108, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 364, p. 208, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 438, p. 123, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 465, p. 165, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 465, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 478, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2276, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7371, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9978, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1287; re-en. Sec. 9978, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-7.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-302. Repealed

27-5-302. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 309, p. 108, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 365, p. 209, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 439, p. 123, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 466, p. 165, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 466, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 479, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2277, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7372, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9979, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1288; re-en. Sec. 9979, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-8.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-303. Repealed

27-5-303. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 307, p. 108, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 363, p. 208, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 437, p. 123, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 464, p. 164, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 464, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 477, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2275, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7370, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9977, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1286; re-en. Sec. 9977, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-6(part); amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 12, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-304. Repealed

27-5-304. Repealed.
Sec. 28, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 310, p. 109, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 366, p. 209, L. 1867; re-en. Sec. 440, p. 123, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 467, p. 165, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 467, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 480, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 2278, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7373, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9980, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1289; re-en. Sec. 9980, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-201-9.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-311. Confirmation of award by court

27-5-311. Confirmation of award by court.
Upon the application of a party, the district court shall confirm an award unless within the time limits imposed in this chapter grounds are urged for vacating, modifying, or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in 27-5-312 and 27-5-313.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-312. Vacating an award

27-5-312. Vacating an award.
(1) Upon the application of a party, the district court shall vacate an award if:
(a) the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means;
(b) there was evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral or corruption in any of the arbitrators or misconduct prejudicing the rights of any party;
(c) the arbitrators exceeded their powers;
(d) the arbitrators refused to postpone the hearing upon sufficient cause being shown or refused to hear evidence material to the controversy or otherwise conducted the hearing, contrary to the provisions of 27-5-213, in a manner that substantially prejudiced the rights of a party;
(e) there was no arbitration agreement and the issue was not adversely determined in proceedings under 27-5-115 and the party did not participate in the arbitration hearing without raising the objection; or
(f) a neutral arbitrator failed to make a material disclosure required by 27-5-116. An award may be vacated because of a material noncompliance with 27-5-116 no later than 90 days following discovery of the failure to disclose.
(2) The fact that the relief could not or would not be granted by a court of law or equity is not grounds for vacating or refusing to confirm the award.
(3) An application under this section must be made within 90 days after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant, except that if it is predicated upon corruption, fraud, or other undue means, it must be made within 90 days after the grounds are known or should have been known.
(4) In vacating the award on grounds other than those stated in subsection (1)(e), the court may order a rehearing before new arbitrators chosen as provided in the agreement or, if the agreement does not provide a method of selection, by the court in accordance with 27-5-211 or, if the award is vacated on grounds set forth in subsection (1)(c) or (1)(d), the court may order a rehearing before the arbitrators who made the award or their successors appointed in accordance with 27-5-211. The time within which the agreement requires the award to be made is applicable to the rehearing and commences on the date of the order for rehearing.
(5) If the application to vacate is denied and a motion to modify or correct the award is not pending, the court shall confirm the award.
History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 339, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-313. Modification or correction of award by court

27-5-313. Modification or correction of award by court.
(1) Upon application made within 90 days after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant, the district court shall modify or correct the award if:
(a) there was an evident miscalculation of figures or an evident mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award;
(b) the arbitrators awarded upon a matter not submitted to them and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted; or
(c) the award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the controversy.
(2) If the application is granted, the court shall modify and correct the award to effect its intent and shall confirm the award as modified and corrected. Otherwise, the court shall confirm the award as made.
(3) An application to modify or correct an award may be joined in the alternative with an application to vacate the award.
History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-314. Judgment on award -- costs

27-5-314. Judgment on award -- costs.
(1) Upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award, judgment must be entered in conformity with the order and be enforced as any other judgment. Costs of the application and of the proceedings subsequent thereto and disbursements may be awarded by the court.
(2) The judgment may be docketed as if rendered in an action.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-321. Applications to court -- how made

27-5-321. Applications to court -- how made.
Except as otherwise provided, an application to the court under this chapter must be by motion and must be heard in the manner and upon the notice provided by law or rule of court for the making and hearing of motions. Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, notice of an initial application for an order must be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in an action.
History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-322. Jurisdiction of district court

27-5-322. Jurisdiction of district court.
The making of an agreement described in 27-5-114 providing for arbitration in this state confers jurisdiction on the district court to enforce the agreement under this chapter and to enter judgment on an award under the agreement.
History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-323. Venue

27-5-323. Venue.
(1) An initial application must be made to the court of the county in which the agreement provides the arbitration hearing must be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the county in which it was held. Otherwise, the application must be made in the county where the adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if the adverse party does not have a residence or place of business in this state, to the court of any county. All subsequent applications must be made to the court hearing the initial application unless the court otherwise directs. An agreement concerning venue involving a resident of this state is not valid unless the agreement requires that arbitration occur within the state of Montana. This requirement may only be waived upon the advice of counsel as evidenced by counsel's signature on the agreement.
(2) (a) An agreement concerning venue involving an electrical generation facility in this state is not valid unless the agreement requires that arbitration occur within the state before a panel of three arbitrators selected under the Uniform Arbitration Act unless all parties agree in writing to a single arbitrator.
(b) For the purposes of this subsection, "electrical generation facility" has the meaning provided in 75-20-104.
History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 684, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 607, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 376, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 5. Uniform Arbitration Act › Part 3. Procedure Following Award › 27-5-324. Appeals

27-5-324. Appeals.
(1) An appeal may be taken from:
(a) an order denying an application to compel arbitration made under 27-5-115;
(b) an order granting an application to stay arbitration made under 27-5-115(2);
(c) an order confirming or denying confirmation of an award;
(d) an order modifying or correcting an award;
(e) an order vacating an award without directing a rehearing; or
(f) a judgment entered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The appeal must be taken in the manner and to the same extent as from orders or judgments in a civil action in district court.
History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 684, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 1. General Provisions › 27-6-101. Short title

27-6-101. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Montana Medical Legal Panel Act".
History: En. 17-1301 by Sec. 1, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1301; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 376, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 1. General Provisions › 27-6-102. Purpose

27-6-102. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to prevent where possible the filing in court of actions against health care providers and their employees for professional liability in situations where the facts do not permit at least a reasonable inference of malpractice and to make possible the fair and equitable disposition of such claims against health care providers as are or reasonably may be well founded.
History: En. 17-1302 by Sec. 2, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1302.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 1. General Provisions › 27-6-104. Creation of panel

27-6-104. Creation of panel.
The Montana medical legal panel is created. The panel is attached to the Montana supreme court for administrative purposes only, except that 2-15-121(2) does not apply.
History: En. 17-1304 by Sec. 4, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1304(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 376, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 1. General Provisions › 27-6-105. What claims panel to review -- exceptions

27-6-105. What claims panel to review -- exceptions.
The panel shall review all malpractice claims or potential claims against health care providers covered by this chapter except:
(1) those claims subject to a valid arbitration agreement allowed by law or upon which suit has been filed prior to April 19, 1977; and
(2) a claim brought by an inmate of a correctional facility against a health care provider arising from a health care service provided by the health care provider within the facility.
History: En. 17-1304 by Sec. 4, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1304(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 270, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 1. General Provisions › 27-6-106. Immunity of panel members and witnesses from civil liability

27-6-106. Immunity of panel members and witnesses from civil liability.
Panelists and witnesses are absolutely immune from civil liability for all communications, findings, opinions, and conclusions made in the course and scope of the duties prescribed by this chapter.
History: En. 17-1312 by Sec. 12, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1312(5).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 2. Administration of Act › 27-6-201. Appointment, term, and salary of director

27-6-201. Appointment, term, and salary of director.
The director of the panel shall be appointed by the executive director of the Montana medical association, subject to the approval of the chief justice of the Montana supreme court. The director shall serve at the pleasure of, and the director's salary shall be set by, the executive director of the Montana medical association, subject to the approval of the chief justice.
History: En. 17-1304 by Sec. 4, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1304(4).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations › Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act › Part 2. Administration of Act › 27-6-202. Employment of staff and maintenance of offices

27-6-202. Employment of staff and maintenance of offices.
(1) The director, subject to the approval of the chief justice, may employ and fix the compensation for clerical and other assistants that the director considers necessary.
(2) The panel shall maintain adequate offices, in which its records must be kept and its official business transacted.
History: En. 17-1305 by Sec. 5, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1305(4), (5); amd. Sec. 608, Ch. 56, L. 2009.