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Order and Notice to Defendant - Montana 2025

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This document is a legal order from the Small Claims Division of the Justice's Court in Montana, directing the defendant to appear and respond to a complaint. It outlines the consequences of failing to appear, including default judgment against the defendant, and informs them of their right to remove the case to Justice Civil Court within ten days.

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How to serve someone in Montana?

SERVICE BY MAIL The papers can be mailed to the other party, along with a written acknowledgement of service and a return envelope with the postage prepaid. Once you receive this signed and dated acknowledgement of service back from the other party, you must file it, along with the original summons, with the court.

What is Rule 404 of the Montana rule of evidence?

Evidence of a persons character or a trait of character is not admissible for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion, except: (1) Character of accused. Evidence of a pertinent trait of character offered by an accused, or by the prosecution to rebut the same.

What is the rule 4 of the appellate procedure in Montana?

(4) Content of notice of appeal or cross-appeal. (a) The notice of appeal or cross-appeal shall specify the party or parties taking the appeal or cross-appeal, and shall designate the final judgment or order or part thereof from which the appeal is taken.

How much can you sue for in small claims court in Montana?

Maximum Claim The amount in question in a small claims case cannot be more than $7,000. It must be a fixed amount thats easily determined, like a balance on a bill.

Can anybody respond to a Motion to dismiss in Montana?

If you were served with a Motion, you have the right to respond and tell the Judge whether you agree or disagree with the other sides request.

What is the rule 4 in Montana?

The first publication of summons or personal service of the summons and complaint upon the defendant out of Montana must be made within 60 days after the filing of the affidavit for publication. If not, the action must be dismissed as to any party intended to be served by such publication.

What is the 4th Amendment in Montana?

Amend. IV. The Montana Constitution echoes and protects further, stating that [n]o warrant to search any place or seize any person or thing shall issue without describing the place to be searched or the person to be seized, or without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation reduced to writing. Mont. Const.

What is Rule 59 in Montana?

After a nonjury trial, the court may, on motion for a new trial, open the judgment if one has been entered, take additional testimony, amend findings of fact and conclusions of law or make new ones, and direct the entry of a new judgment.

Order and Notice to Defendant - Montana 2025

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