§ 27-26-301 Time for return and hearing
§ 27-26-302 Answer of adverse party
§ 27-26-303 Jury trial
§ 27-26-304 Applicant’s response to answer
§ 27-26-305 Motion for new trial
§ 27-26-306 Argument to proceed if no new trial
§ 27-26-307 Procedure when there is no answer or no material issue of fact
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 26 > Part 3 - Procedure Upon Return of Writ

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer. See Montana Code 1-1-202