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Mont. Code Ann. tit. 25, ch. 23, Rule 1 Scope Of Rules
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These rules govern the procedure in the justice or city courts of the state of Montana in all suits of a civil nature except in small claims actions and where otherwise provided by law. These rules must be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive det…
Mont. Code Ann. tit. 25, ch. 23, Rule 10 Naming Of Parties To Action
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A. PARTIES. (1) Actions must be prosecuted or defended in the name of the person who benefits from or is responsible for the satisfaction of any judgment rendered in justice or city court. That person is considered the real party in interest. (2) A personal representative, admini…
Mont. Code Ann. tit. 25, ch. 23, Rule 11 Substitution Of Parties
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A. SUBSTITUTION. If an original party to an action dies, becomes incompetent, transfers the party's interest, or is succeeded in office and the claim survives the absence of the original party, the justice or city court may order substitution of the proper party. The substitution…
Mont. Code Ann. tit. 25, ch. 23, Rule 12 Joinder Of Claims And Parties Necessary For Just Adjudication
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A. INVOLUNTARY JOINDER. A person subject to service of process must be joined if in the person's absence: (1) complete relief cannot be accorded among those already parties; (2) the person will not be able to protect the person's interest in the subject of the action without bein…