Montana § 28-3-401 Extent To Which Language Governs Interpretation

Montana Statutes

§ 28-3-401 — Extent To Which Language Governs Interpretation

Montana § 28-3-401

Title 28CONTRACTS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS

Ch. 3INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS

Part 4Factors Considered in Determining Intention

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 28-3-401 (2026).

Text

28-3-401 . Extent to which language governs interpretation. The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation if the language is clear and explicit and does not involve an absurdity.

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Legislative History

En. Sec. 2203, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5027, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7529, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1638; Field Civ. C. Sec. 803; re-en. Sec. 7529, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 13-704.