27-18-602. Claim of attached property by third personplaintiff to indemnify sheriff. If personal property attached is claimed by a third person, the person shall give notice to the sheriff and deliver to the sheriff an affidavit, stating the person’s claim, ownership, and a description of the property. Unless the plaintiff, within 10 days after receiving notice, gives the sheriff a good and sufficient bond to indemnify the sheriff against loss or damage by reason of retaining the property, the sheriff shall deliver the property to the person making the claim.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 27-18-602

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205