Montana Code 17-8-413. Settlement by government attorney
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17-8-413. Settlement by government attorney. A government attorney may settle the case with a defendant notwithstanding the objections of the persons who initiated the action if the court determines, after a hearing, that the settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable under the circumstances. Upon a showing of good cause, the hearing may be held in camera.
Terms Used In Montana Code 17-8-413
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Government attorney: means the attorney general except for complaints involving a unit of the university system. See Montana Code 17-8-402
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.