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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 1. General Provisions › 25-31-119. Interpleader actions

25-31-119. Interpleader actions.
(1) As used in this chapter, interpleader actions determine the rights of rival claimants to a fund held by a disinterested party and may be maintained in the justice's court when any person appears before a justice of the peace and executes an affidavit setting forth the nature and basis of the claim.
(2) The person filing the interpleader affidavit shall deposit the funds with the justice of the peace at the same time the interpleader affidavit is filed.
(3) The interpleader must be substantially in the following form:
In the Justice's Court of the State of Montana in and for the County of ............., before ..............., Justice of the Peace.
....................,
Plaintiff
vs.
....................,          INTERPLEADER AFFIDAVIT
Defendant
and
....................,
Defendant
)
State of Montana )  ss
)
................., being duly sworn, deposes and says: That ................, a defendant, resides at ................ That ................, a defendant, resides at ................ That the plaintiff has custody or possession of money in the amount of $....., held pursuant to the following:
..................................
..................................
..................................
..................................
That the defendants claim or may claim to be entitled to the money. That the plaintiff deposits into the court $....., which represents the amount of money in dispute.
That the plaintiff resides at the address shown.
..........................
Affiant
Subscribed and sworn to before me this .... day of ......., 20....
............................
Justice of the Peace
...........................
Clerk
ORDER
The State of Montana to the within named defendants, greeting:
You are directed to appear and answer the interpleader claim at my office in ............... (name, building, or residence), in ................., County of ..............., State of Montana, on the ....... day of ........, 20..., at the hour of ......(AM)(PM) and to have with you all books, papers, and witnesses needed by you to establish your claim to the money.
You are further notified that in case you do not appear, judgment will be given against you as follows:
Determining or foreclosing your claim to the above-described money, as well as the disposition of the money; and in addition, for costs of the action.
Dated this ....... day of .............., 20...
............................
Justice of the Peace
..............................
Clerk
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 326, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 58, Ch. 51, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 2. Venue › 25-31-201. Repealed

25-31-201. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 2. Venue › 25-31-202. Repealed

25-31-202. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 2. Venue › 25-31-203. Repealed

25-31-203. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 2. Venue › 25-31-204. Repealed

25-31-204. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 148, L. 1899; re-en. Sec. 6986, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 832; re-en. Sec. 9619, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6601(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 2. Venue › 25-31-205. Actions for forcible entry or unlawful detainer

25-31-205. Actions for forcible entry or unlawful detainer.
All actions for the recovery of the possession of real property must be commenced in the county in which the real property, or any part thereof, affected by such action or actions is situated.
History: En. Sec. 43, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6277, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8831, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 78; R.C.M. 1947, 93-320(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-301. Repealed

25-31-301. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 594, p. 160, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 700, p. 176, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 760, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 780, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1481, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6987, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9620, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 833; re-en. Sec. 9620, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 491, L. 1973; former (2) superseded by Sup. Ct. Ord., 34 St. Rep. 26, Dec. 29, 1976; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6602; amd. Sec. 115, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-302. Repealed

25-31-302. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1482, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6988, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 834; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6603(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-303. Repealed

25-31-303. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1482, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6988, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 834; re-en. Sec. 9621, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6603(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-304. Repealed

25-31-304. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 605, p. 163, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 711, p. 179, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 771, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 791, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1621, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7047, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9680, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 890; re-en. Sec. 9680, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 34, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7302(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-305. Repealed

25-31-305. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1483, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6989, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9622, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 835; re-en. Sec. 9622, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6604.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-306. Repealed

25-31-306. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 1484, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6990, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 836; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6605, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 64, p. 53, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 617, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6508, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 399; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1971; Sec. 93-2908, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2908(part), 93-6605(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-307. Repealed

25-31-307. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 1485, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6991, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9624, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 837; re-en. Sec. 9624, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6606, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 64, p. 53, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 64, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 617, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6508, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 399; re-en. Sec. 9100, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1971; Sec. 93-2908, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2908(part), 93-6606.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 3. Change of Venue (Repealed) › 25-31-308. Repealed

25-31-308. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1484, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6990, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 836; re-en. Sec. 9623, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6605(2); amd. Sec. 116, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-401. Repealed

25-31-401. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 554, p. 151, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 660, p. 168, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 720, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 740, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1500, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6993, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9626, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 839; re-en. Sec. 9626, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6701.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-402. Security for costs

25-31-402. Security for costs.
A justice may, in all cases, require a deposit of money or an undertaking as security for costs of court before issuing a summons.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1501, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6994, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9627, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 840; re-en. Sec. 9627, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6702, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 645, p. 171, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 750, p. 187, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 810, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 830, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1684, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7082, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9715, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 923; re-en. Sec. 9715, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7705, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6702, 93-7705; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-403. Repealed

25-31-403. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1502, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6995, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9628, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 841; re-en. Sec. 9628, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6703.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-404. Repealed

25-31-404. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 556, p. 152, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 662, p. 169, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 722, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 742, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; En. Sec. 1505, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6998, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9631, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 844; re-en. Sec. 9631, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 91, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6706.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-405. Designating unknown person as defendant

25-31-405. Designating unknown person as defendant.
When the plaintiff is ignorant of the name or part of the name of a defendant, that defendant may be designated in the summons and in any other process or proceeding in the action by a fictitious name or by as much of the defendant's name as is known, adding a description identifying the person intended. The person designated must be regarded as a defendant in the action and as sufficiently described in the action for all purposes. When the defendant's name or the remainder of the defendant's name is known or becomes known, the justice before whom the action is pending shall amend the proceedings already taken by the insertion of the true or full name in place of the fictitious name or part of a name, and all subsequent proceedings must be taken under the name inserted.
History: En. Sec. 1692, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7090, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9723, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9723, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7713; amd. Sec. 495, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-406. Time for answer or appearance

25-31-406. Time for answer or appearance.
The time specified in the summons for the appearance of the defendant must be as follows:
(1) if an order of arrest is endorsed upon the summons, immediately;
(2) in all other cases, the summons must provide that the defendant shall answer in writing, file the answer, and serve a copy upon the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney within 20 days after service of the summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of the defendant's failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against the defendant by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
History: En. Sec. 557, p. 152, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 663, p. 169, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 723, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 743, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1506, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6999, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9632, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 845; re-en. Sec. 9632, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 34, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6707; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 16, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 496, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-407. Repealed

25-31-407. Repealed.
Sec. 18, Ch. 515, L. 2001.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1509, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7002, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9635, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 848; re-en. Sec. 9635, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6710, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 1510, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 61, L. 1903; re-en. Sec. 7003, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9636, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 849; re-en. Sec. 9636, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 535, L. 1975; Sec. 93-6711, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6710, 93-6711(part); amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 16, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 343, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-408. Repealed

25-31-408. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 1510, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 61, L. 1903; re-en. Sec. 7003, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9636, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 849; re-en. Sec. 9636, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 535, L. 1975; Sec. 93-6711, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. by Code Commissioner, 1979; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6711(part); amd. Sec. 117, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 4. Commencement of Action -- Summons › 25-31-409. Limitation on dismissal -- alias summons

25-31-409. Limitation on dismissal -- alias summons.
(1) A case is not subject to dismissal by the court for nonservice or failure to proceed during the time that the summons is valid.
(2) If the summons is returned without being served upon any or all of the defendants, the justice, upon the request of the plaintiff, may issue an alias summons in the same form as the original. The justice may, within 2 years from the date of the filing of the complaint, issue as many alias summonses as may be requested by the plaintiff.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 1507, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7000, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9633, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 846; re-en. Sec. 9633, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 34, L. 1937; Sec. 93-6708, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 1508, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7001, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9634, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 847; re-en. Sec. 9634, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-6709, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6708, 93-6709; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 457, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 455, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-501. Repealed

25-31-501. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1520, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7005, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9638, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 851; re-en. Sec. 9638, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6801; amd. Sec. 118, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-502. Repealed

25-31-502. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 168, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6802.1.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-503. Repealed

25-31-503. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 168, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 420, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6802.2.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-504. Repealed

25-31-504. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1522, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7007, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9640, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 853; re-en. Sec. 9640, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6803.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-505. Repealed

25-31-505. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1524, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7009, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9642, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 855; re-en. Sec. 9642, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6805.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-506. Repealed

25-31-506. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1525, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7010, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9643, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 856; re-en. Sec. 9643, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6806; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 348, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-507. Repealed

25-31-507. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1528, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7013, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9646, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9646, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6809.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-511. Repealed

25-31-511. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 588, p. 158, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 694, p. 175, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 754, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 774, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1531, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7016, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9649, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 886; re-en. Sec. 9649, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6812.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-512. Admission of genuineness of signatures

25-31-512. Admission of genuineness of signatures.
If the plaintiff attaches to the complaint or files with the justice at the time of issuing the summons a copy of the promissory note, bill of exchange, other obligation for the payment of money, or other instrument upon which the action is brought, the defendant is considered to admit the genuineness of all the signatures to the instrument unless the defendant specifically denies the genuineness in the answer under oath. In case of a counterclaim, the same rule applies to the plaintiff.
History: En. Sec. 589, p. 159, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 695, p. 175, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 755, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 775, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1532, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7017, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9650, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 887; re-en. Sec. 9650, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6813; amd. Sec. 497, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-521. Repealed

25-31-521. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1529, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7014, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9647, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 859; re-en. Sec. 9647, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6810(part); amd. Sec. 121, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-522. Repealed

25-31-522. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1530, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7015, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9648, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 860; re-en. Sec. 9648, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 420, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6811.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 5. Pleadings › 25-31-523. Variance

25-31-523. Variance.
A variance between the proof on the trial and the allegations in pleading must be disregarded as immaterial unless the court is satisfied that the adverse party has been misled to the party's prejudice by the variance.
History: En. Sec. 591, p. 159, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 697, p. 176, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 757, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 777, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1533, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7018, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9651, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9651, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6814; amd. Sec. 498, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 6. Parties › 25-31-601. Who may act as attorney

25-31-601. Who may act as attorney.
(1) Parties in justice's court may appear and act in person or by attorney.
(2) Any person, except the constable by whom the summons or jury process was served, may act as attorney for a party.
(3) Except as provided in 35-8-301, a member with a majority interest in a limited liability company as defined in 35-8-102 may act as attorney for the limited liability company.
History: En. Sec. 551, p. 151, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 657, p. 167, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 717, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 737, 1st Div. comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1503, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6996, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9629, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 842; re-en. Sec. 9629, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6704; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 189, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 6. Parties › 25-31-602. When guardian necessary -- how appointed

25-31-602. When guardian necessary -- how appointed.
When a minor, incompetent person, or person who has been committed pursuant to 53-21-127 is a party, the minor or other person shall appear either by general guardian, if the minor or other person has one, or by a guardian ad litem appointed by the justice. When a guardian ad litem is appointed by the justice, the guardian ad litem must be appointed as follows:
(1) If the minor, incompetent person, or person who has been committed pursuant to 53-21-127 is a plaintiff, the appointment must be made before the summons is issued:
(a) in the case of a minor who is 14 or more years old, upon the application of the minor;
(b) in the case of a minor who is less than 14 years old, an incompetent person, or a person who has been committed pursuant to 53-21-127, upon the application of a relative or friend;
(c) in a case described in subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) in which no application is made, upon the justice's own motion.
(2) If the minor, incompetent person, or person who has been committed pursuant to 53-21-127 is a defendant, the appointment must be made at the time that the summons is returned or before the answer:
(a) in the case of a minor who is 14 or more years old and who applies before the summons is returned or at the time of the return, upon the application of the minor;
(b) in the case of a minor who is less than 14 years old, an incompetent person, or a person who has been committed pursuant to 53-21-127, upon the application of a relative or friend or any other party to the action;
(c) in any case described in subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b) in which no application is made, upon the justice's own motion.
History: En. Sec. 555, p. 151, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 661, p. 169, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 721, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 741, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1504, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6997, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9630, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 843; re-en. Sec. 9630, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6705; amd. Sec. 122, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 490, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-701. Repealed

25-31-701. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1511, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7004, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9637, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 850; re-en. Sec. 9637, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 34, L. 1937; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6712.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-702. Trial to be timely

25-31-702. Trial to be timely.
Unless postponed as provided in this part or transferred to another court, the trial of the action may commence at the time set by the court as specified in the notice mentioned in Rule 20, Montana Justice and City Court Rules of Civil Procedure, and after the trial has commenced, there may be no adjournment for more than 24 hours at any one time until all the issues are disposed of.
History: En. Sec. 1590, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7033, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9666, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 873; re-en. Sec. 9666, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7101; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-703. Postponement by motion of court

25-31-703. Postponement by motion of court.
The court may, of its own motion, postpone the trial for not exceeding 4 months for good cause.
History: En. Sec. 1591, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7034, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9667, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 874; re-en. Sec. 9667, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7102; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 569, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-704. Postponement by consent of parties

25-31-704. Postponement by consent of parties.
The court may, by the consent of the parties given in writing or in open court, postpone the trial to a time agreed upon by the parties.
History: En. Sec. 1592, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7035, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9668, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 875; re-en. Sec. 9668, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7103.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-705. Postponement upon application of party -- proof required

25-31-705. Postponement upon application of party -- proof required.
The trial may be postponed upon the application of either party for a period not exceeding 4 months. The party making the application shall prove, by the party's own oath or otherwise, that the party cannot, for want of material testimony that the party expects to procure, safely proceed to trial and shall show in what respect the testimony expected is material and that the party has used due diligence to procure the testimony and has been unable to do so.
History: En. Sec. 596, p. 161, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 702, p. 177, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 762, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 782, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1593, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7036, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 876; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7104(part); amd. Sec. 499, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-706. No postponement when expected evidence admitted

25-31-706. No postponement when expected evidence admitted.
The court may require the party making the application to state, upon affidavit, the evidence that the party expects to obtain, and if the adverse party admits that the evidence would be given and that it is considered as actually given at the trial or offered and overruled as improper, the trial may not be postponed.
History: En. Sec. 596, p. 161, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 702, p. 177, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 762, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 782, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1593, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7036, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 876; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7104(part); amd. Sec. 500, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-707. Procedure when defendant under arrest

25-31-707. Procedure when defendant under arrest.
(1) If the application is on the part of the plaintiff and the defendant is under arrest, a postponement for more than 3 hours discharges the defendant from custody. However, the action may proceed, and the defendant is subject to arrest on execution in the same manner as if the defendant had not been discharged.
(2) If the application is on the part of a defendant under arrest, before it can be granted, the defendant shall execute an undertaking, with two or more sufficient sureties to be approved by and in a sum to be fixed by the justice, to the effect that the defendant will be amenable to the process of the court during the pendency of the action and to the process that may be issued to enforce the judgment in the action or that the sureties will pay to the plaintiff the amount of any judgment that the plaintiff may recover in the action, not exceeding the amount specified in the undertaking. On filing the undertaking specified in this subsection, the justice may order the defendant discharged from custody.
History: En. Sec. 596, p. 161, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 702, p. 177, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 762, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 782, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1593, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7036, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 876; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7104(2), (3); amd. Sec. 501, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-708. Deposition of witnesses upon postponement

25-31-708. Deposition of witnesses upon postponement.
The party making the application must, if required by the adverse party, consent that the testimony of any witness of such adverse party who is in attendance may be then taken by deposition before the justice and that the testimony so taken may be read on trial with the same effect and subject to the objections as if the witness were produced.
History: En. Sec. 596, p. 161, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 702, p. 177, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 762, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 782, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1593, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7036, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 876; re-en. Sec. 9669, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7104(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-709. Time limit on adjournment -- undertaking

25-31-709. Time limit on adjournment -- undertaking.
No adjournment may be granted upon the application of either party for a period longer than 10 days unless the opposite party consents or the party applying files an undertaking, in an amount fixed by the justice, with two sureties to be approved by the justice, to the effect that they will pay to the opposite party the amount of any judgment which may be recovered against the party applying, not exceeding the sum specified in the undertaking.
History: En. Sec. 598, p. 162, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 704, p. 178, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 764, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 784, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1594, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7037, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9670, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 877; re-en. Sec. 9670, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7105; amd. Sec. 123, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 7. Time of Trial -- Postponements › 25-31-710. Pretrial conferences or hearings -- appearance by telephone conference

25-31-710. Pretrial conferences or hearings -- appearance by telephone conference.
(1) A party or the party's attorney may make an appearance by telephone conference in a pretrial conference or other hearing under this chapter if:
(a) the party does not need to or intend to offer evidence at the pretrial conference or hearing;
(b) the party does not reside within the county in which the case is filed or the party's or the party's attorney's principal place of business is not located in that county; and
(c) at least 10 days before the pretrial conference or other hearing, the party or the party's attorney intending to appear by telephone conference provides written notice to the court and to all parties or the attorneys for the parties.
(2) The party requesting the telephone conference is responsible for arranging the telephone conference and paying the associated costs.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 515, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 457, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 8. Trial › 25-31-801. Issue defined, types of issues

25-31-801. Issue defined, types of issues.
Issues arise upon the pleadings when a fact or conclusion of law is maintained by the one party and is controverted by the other. They are of two kinds:
(1) of law; and
(2) of fact.
History: En. Sec. 1600, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7038, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9671, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 878; re-en. Sec. 9671, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7201.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 8. Trial › 25-31-802. When issues of fact arise

25-31-802. When issues of fact arise.
An issue of fact arises:
(1) whenever a material allegation in the complaint is controverted by the answer; and
(2) whenever the answer contains new matter which raises questions of fact and not merely an issue of law.
History: En. Sec. 1602, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7040, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9673, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 880; re-en. Sec. 9673, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7203; amd. Sec. 124, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 8. Trial › 25-31-803. By whom issues tried

25-31-803. By whom issues tried.
(1) An issue of law must be tried by the court.
(2) An issue of fact must be tried by a jury unless a jury is waived, in which case it must be tried by the court.
History: En. Secs. 1603, 1604, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Secs. 7041, 7042, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Secs. 9674, 9675, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Secs. 881, 882; re-en. Secs. 9674, 9675, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7204, 93-7205.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 8. Trial › 25-31-804. Repealed

25-31-804. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1605, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7043, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9676, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 883; re-en. Sec. 9676, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7206.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 8. Trial › 25-31-811. Repealed

25-31-811. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 600, p. 162, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 706, p. 178, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 766, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 786, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1606, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7044, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9677, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 884; re-en. Sec. 9677, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7207.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 8. Trial › 25-31-812. Repealed

25-31-812. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 604, p. 162, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 710, p. 178, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 770, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 790, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1607, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7045, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9678, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 885; re-en. Sec. 9678, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-7208, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 224, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6334, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8887, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 194; re-en. Sec. 8887, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 203, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1971; Sec. 93-1205, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 93-1205(part), 93-7208.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-901. Repealed

25-31-901. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1580, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7031, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9664, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 871; re-en. Sec. 9664, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 34, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 91, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7001; amd. Sec. 125, Ch. 575, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-902. Repealed

25-31-902. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1581, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7032, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9665, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 872; re-en. Sec. 9665, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7002.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-903. Repealed

25-31-903. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 605, p. 163, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 711, p. 179, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 771, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 791, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1621, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7047, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9680, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 890; re-en. Sec. 9680, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 34, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7302(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-904. Repealed

25-31-904. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 608, p. 163, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 714, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 774, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 794, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Secs. 1622, 1623, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Secs. 7048, 7049, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Secs. 9681, 9682, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Secs. 891, 892; re-en. Secs. 9681, 9682, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7303, 93-7304.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-905. Repealed

25-31-905. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 610, p. 163, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 715, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 775, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 795, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1625, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7051, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9684, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9684, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7306.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-906. Judgment when amount found due exceeds the jurisdiction of the court

25-31-906. Judgment when amount found due exceeds the jurisdiction of the court.
When the amount found due to either party exceeds the sum for which the justice is authorized to enter judgment, such party may remit the excess and judgment may be entered for the residue.
History: En. Sec. 610, p. 163, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 716, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 776, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 796, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 1626, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7052, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9685, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Pro. Sec. 894; re-en. Sec. 9685, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7307.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-907. Judgment when counterclaim has been established

25-31-907. Judgment when counterclaim has been established.
Where a counterclaim is established which equals the plaintiff's demand, the judgment must be in favor of the defendant. Where it is less than the plaintiff's demand, the plaintiff must have judgment for the residue only. Where it exceeds the plaintiff's demand, the defendant must have judgment for the excess.
History: En. Sec. 1627, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7053, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9686, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9686, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7308.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-908. Judgment when defendant subject to arrest

25-31-908. Judgment when defendant subject to arrest.
When the judgment is rendered in a case where the defendant is subject to arrest and imprisonment thereon, the fact that the defendant is so subject must be stated in the judgment.
History: En. Sec. 612, p. 164, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 718, p. 179, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 778, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 798, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 1624, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7050, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9683, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 893; re-en. Sec. 9683, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7305(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-911. Repealed

25-31-911. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991; sec. 4, Ch. 285, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 614, p. 164, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 720, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; amd. Sec. 1, p. 38, L. 1876; re-en. Sec. 780, p. 184, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 800, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1630, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7056, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9689, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec 897; re-en. Sec. 9689, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 491, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7311.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-912. Repealed

25-31-912. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991; sec. 4, Ch. 285, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 614, p. 164, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 720, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; amd. Sec. 1, p. 38, L. 1876; re-en. Sec. 780, p. 184, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 800, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1631, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7057, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9690, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 898; re-en. Sec. 9690, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7312.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-913. Repealed

25-31-913. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 614, p. 164, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 720, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; amd. Sec. 1, p. 38, L. 1876; re-en. Sec. 780, p. 184, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 800, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1632, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 242, L. 1897; re-en. Sec. 7058, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9691, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 899; re-en. Sec. 9691, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7313; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 285, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-914. Lien on real property

25-31-914. Lien on real property.
The judgment rendered in a justice's court creates a lien upon any lands of the defendant upon the filing of a transcript of the original docket, certified by the clerk of the justice's court, with the office of the clerk of the district court of the county in which the lands are situated. When filed and from the time of filing, the judgment becomes a lien upon all real property in that county that is owned by the judgment debtor at the time or that the judgment debtor may afterwards and before the lien expires acquire and that is not exempt from execution. The lien continues for 10 years unless the judgment is previously satisfied.
History: En. Sec. 614, p. 164, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 720, p. 180, Cod. Stat. 1871; amd. Sec. 1, p. 38, L. 1876; re-en. Sec. 780, p. 184, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 800, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; en. Sec. 1633, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; amd. Sec. 2, p. 243, L. 1897; re-en. Sec. 7059, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9692, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 900; re-en. Sec. 9692, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7314; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 285, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 515, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 9. Judgment › 25-31-915. Repealed

25-31-915. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1529, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7014, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9647, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 859; re-en. Sec. 9647, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6810(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 10. Costs › 25-31-1001. Repealed

25-31-1001. Repealed.
Sec. 63, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1685, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7083, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9716, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 924; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 177, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 9716, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1937; R.C.M. 1947, 93-7706.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 25. Civil Procedure › Chapter 31. Procedure in Justices' Courts › Part 10. Costs › 25-31-1002. How costs taxed

25-31-1002. How costs taxed.
In a justice's or city court, a cost bill is not required to be filed, but the justice or judge shall tax the costs and make an itemized statement of all the costs incurred by each party in the docket.
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); amd. Sec. 502, Ch. 56, L. 2009.