Montana § 33-10-222 Stay Of Proceedings -- Reopening Default Judgments

Montana Statutes

§ 33-10-222 — Stay Of Proceedings -- Reopening Default Judgments

Montana § 33-10-222

Title 33INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

Ch. 10INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS

Part 2Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 33-10-222 (2026).

Text

33-10-222 . Stay of proceedings -- reopening default judgments.

(1)All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state must be stayed 180 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or supervision is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties.

(2)As to a judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and must be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.

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33-10-222 . Stay of proceedings -- reopening default judgments. (1) All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state must be stayed 180 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or supervision is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties.
(2) As to a judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and must be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.

Legislative History

En. 40-5819 by Sec. 19, Ch. 245, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 40-5819; amd. Sec. 140, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 195, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 27, L. 2011.