§ 27-28-301 When action may be commenced — undertaking for security
§ 27-28-302 Contents of complaint
§ 27-28-303 Who may be made defendants
§ 27-28-304 Whose rights determined in judgment
§ 27-28-305 No stay of judgment of ouster pending appeal
§ 27-28-306 Rights of prevailing party to take office and demand books and papers
§ 27-28-307 Refusal to turn over books and papers punishable as contempt
§ 27-28-308 Subsequent action for damages for usurpation
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 28 > Part 3 - Actions by Private Persons for Usurpation of Office

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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