Montana Code 10-3-125. Claims or defense against state action — remedies — limitations
10-3-125. Claims or defense against state action — remedies — limitations. (1) A person or entity may assert a violation of 10-3-101 or 10-3-102 as a claim against a state, local, or interjurisdictional agency or public official in any judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in any judicial proceeding.
Terms Used In Montana Code 10-3-125
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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
(2)In any civil action based on this section, the court may grant:
(a)declaratory relief;
(b)injunctive relief;
(c)compensatory damages for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses;
(d)reasonable attorney fees and costs; and
(e)any other appropriate relief.
(3)A person or entity may not bring an action to assert a claim under this section later than 2 years after the date that the person or entity knew or could have known that a violation occurred.