72-38-204. Basis of jurisdiction over trust, trust property, and trust parties. The court may exercise jurisdiction in proceedings under Title 72, chapter 38, part 2, on any basis permitted by Title 72, chapter 38, part 2, or by Rule 4, Montana Rules of Civil Procedure.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 72-38-204

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Property: means anything that may be the subject of ownership, whether real or personal, legal or equitable, or any interest therein. See Montana Code 72-38-103