§ 27-28-101 When proceeding may be instituted for unlawful assertion of authority
§ 27-28-102 When proceeding may be brought against a corporation for misconduct
§ 27-28-103 When attorney general required to commence action
§ 27-28-104 Upon whose relation action brought — security for costs
§ 27-28-105 Jurisdiction and venue
§ 27-28-106 Precedence on court calendar
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 28 > Part 1 - General Provisions

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • 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
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.