by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Montana
(a) Papers Defined. The word “papers” as used in this Rule includes all documents and copies except exhibits and records on appeal from lower courts.(b) Pagination, Printing, Etc. All papers shall be: (1) Typewritten, printed or equivalent;(2) Clear and...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Montana
Except as provided in 27-1-703, the discharge of a joint debtor operates as a payment to the creditor equal to the proportionate interest of the debtor discharged, but the discharge of the debtor does not prevent the codebtors from enforcing the right of contribution...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Montana
Any joint debtor, including a partner, may compromise with a creditor, and a discharge to the joint debtor by the creditor is as effectual as if made to all debtors, but the discharge does not relieve the other joint debtors. Any creditor can release a judgment in the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Montana
The issues formed may be tried as in other cases. However, when the defendant denies in the answer any liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was rendered, if a verdict is found against the defendant, the judgment may not be in excess of the amount...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Montana
If the defendant in the answer denies the judgment or provides any defense that may have arisen subsequently, the summons, with the affidavit attached, and the answer constitute the written allegations in the case. If the defendant denies liability on the obligation...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Montana
Upon the summons, the defendant may answer within the time specified in the summons, denying the judgment or setting up any defense that may have arisen subsequently, or the defendant may deny liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was recovered, except a...
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