§ 27-18-601 Sheriff to retain nonperishable attached property and proceeds of sales
§ 27-18-602 Claim of attached property by third person — plaintiff to indemnify sheriff
§ 27-18-603 Sheriff’s inventory of attached property — cooperation of persons controlling credits or debts
§ 27-18-604 Sheriff’s return of writ
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 18 > Part 6 - Procedure Following Attachment -- Return of Writ

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • 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
  • Several: means two or more. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer. See Montana Code 1-1-202