Montana Code > Title 25 > Chapter 11 > Part 1 – General Provisions
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§ 25-11-101 | New trial defined |
§ 25-11-102 | Grounds for new trial |
§ 25-11-103 | Grounds after trial by the court |
§ 25-11-104 | How motion for new trial made |
Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 25 > Chapter 11 > Part 1 - General Provisions
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.