Montana Code 25-4-313. Notice to defendant when no request for statement
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25-4-313. Notice to defendant when no request for statement. If no request is made for such a statement setting forth the nature and amount of damages being sought, the claimant shall give notice to the defendant of the amount of special and general damages sought to be recovered:
Terms Used In Montana Code 25-4-313
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(1)before a default may be taken; or
(2)in the event an answer is filed, at least 45 days prior to the date set for the trial.