7-2-4751. Right to court review when area not annexed. (1) If within 60 days of receiving a valid petition the governing body fails to pass a resolution of intent to annex, the petitioners may file a petition in the district court of the district in which the municipality is located.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 7-2-4751

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Municipality: means any incorporated city or town. See Montana Code 7-2-4704

(2)The municipality must be designated as the defendant in the cause and is required to appear and answer as in other cases.