11 chapters · 374 sections in this title.
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-12-101 Purpose -- Liberal Construction
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It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a speedy remedy in claims falling under this chapter and to promote a forum in which the claims may be heard and disposed of without the necessity of formal trial. For this reason, the provisions of this chapter should be liberally con…
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-12-102 Small Claims Court Authorized
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There may be created within the jurisdiction of the district court of any county of the state of Montana a separate court, known as the "small claims court".
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-12-103 Creation Of Court
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(1) A small claims court may be created by a resolution passed by the board of county commissioners after consultation with the district court judges of the judicial district in which the county is located or by county initiative as provided in Title 7, chapter 5, part 1. (2) Upo…
Mont. Code Ann. § 3-12-104 Duration Of Court
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A small claims court created under this chapter continues in existence until abolished by the same means by which it was formed under 3-12-103. Any small claims court may be abolished by county initiative as provided in 3-12-103.