Montana Code 16-11-512. Construction
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16-11-512. Construction. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that the provisions of 16-11-401 through 16-11-403 and of this part conflict and cannot be harmonized, then the legislature intends the provisions of 16-11-401 through 16-11-403 to control. Except as specifically provided in this part, the provisions of this part are not intended to and may not be interpreted to override the provisions of 16-11-401 through 16-11-403. (Certain provisions void on occurrence of contingency–sec. 16, Ch. 397, L. 2003–see part compiler’s comment.)
Terms Used In Montana Code 16-11-512
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.