Jurisdiction -- Venue -- Standing -- Respondent -- Time Limit -- Expedited Hearing

Mont. Code Ann. § 10-1-1020, under Montana Military Service Employment Rights.

Mont. Code Ann. § 10-1-1020

In any lawsuit initiated pursuant to this part: (1) the lawsuit must be brought in the district court in the county in which the claimant's employer maintains a place of business; (2) the lawsuit may be initiated only by a person claiming a right or benefit under this part or by the state attorney general as provided in 10-1-1018; (3) only an employer may be a necessary party respondent; (4) the lawsuit must be commenced within 3 years of when the claimant can reasonably be expected to have discovered the facts constituting a violation of the claimant's rights or benefits pursuant to this part; and (5) the court shall order a speedy hearing and shall advance the case on the court's calendar.