Montana § 27-1-310 Damages For Emotional Or Mental Distress Prohibited In Contract Actions -- Exception

Montana Statutes

§ 27-1-310 — Damages For Emotional Or Mental Distress Prohibited In Contract Actions -- Exception

Montana § 27-1-310

Title 27CIVIL LIABILITY, REMEDIES, AND LIMITATIONS

Ch. 1AVAILABILITY OF REMEDIES -- LIABILITY

Part 3Measure of Damages

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Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-310 (2026).

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27-1-310 . Damages for emotional or mental distress prohibited in contract actions -- exception. In an action for breach of an obligation or duty arising from contract, recovery is prohibited for emotional or mental distress, except in those actions involving actual physical injury to the plaintiff. Emotional or mental distress, as used in this section, includes mental anguish or suffering, sorrow, grief, fright, shame, embarrassment, humiliation, anger, chagrin, disappointment, or worry.

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27-1-310 . Damages for emotional or mental distress prohibited in contract actions -- exception. In an action for breach of an obligation or duty arising from contract, recovery is prohibited for emotional or mental distress, except in those actions involving actual physical injury to the plaintiff. Emotional or mental distress, as used in this section, includes mental anguish or suffering, sorrow, grief, fright, shame, embarrassment, humiliation, anger, chagrin, disappointment, or worry.