Montana Code > Title 25 > Chapter 9 > Part 1 – General Provisions


§ 25-9-101	Judgment to be on the merits
§ 25-9-102	Judgment for or against married person
§ 25-9-103	Death of party after verdict — no lien
§ 25-9-104	Procedure after judgment on issue of law
§ 25-9-105	Validation of defective judgments affecting realty

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Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.