Montana § 25-35-502 Jurisdiction

Montana Statutes

§ 25-35-502 — Jurisdiction

Montana § 25-35-502

Title 25CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 35SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE -- JUSTICE'S COURT

Part 5General Provisions

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 25-35-502 (2026).

Text

25-35-502 . Jurisdiction.

(1)The small claims court has jurisdiction over all actions for the recovery of money or specific personal property when the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000, exclusive of costs, and the defendant can be served within the county where the action is commenced.

(2)The small claims court has jurisdiction over an interpleader under 25-35-508 in which the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000.

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25-35-502 . Jurisdiction. (1) The small claims court has jurisdiction over all actions for the recovery of money or specific personal property when the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000, exclusive of costs, and the defendant can be served within the county where the action is commenced.
(2) The small claims court has jurisdiction over an interpleader under 25-35-508 in which the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000.

Legislative History

En. Sec. 2, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 438, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 326, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 284, L. 2011.