72-31-322. Agent’s liability. An agent that violates this part is liable to the principal or the principal’s successors in interest for the amount required to:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 72-31-322

  • Agent: means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney-in-fact, or otherwise. See Montana Code 72-31-302
  • Principal: means an individual who grants authority to an agent in a power of attorney. See Montana Code 72-31-302
  • Property: means anything that may be the subject of ownership, whether real or personal, or legal or equitable, or any interest or right therein. See Montana Code 72-31-302

(1)restore the value of the principal’s property to what it would have been had the violation not occurred; and

(2)reimburse the principal or the principal’s successors in interest for the attorney fees and costs paid on the agent’s behalf.