26-2-105. Disobedience — civil damages. A witness disobeying a subpoena also forfeits to the party aggrieved the sum of $100 and all damages that the person may sustain by the failure of the witness to attend. The forfeiture and damages may be recovered in a civil action.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 26-2-105

  • 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
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.