Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 81 > Chapter 5 - Unlawful Transporting or Driving of Livestock

• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• Customary: means according to usage. See Montana Code 1-1-206
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Peace officer: has the meaning as defined in 46-1-202. See Montana Code 1-1-207
• Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
• Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
• Willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, means a purpose or willingness to commit the act or make the omission referred to. See Montana Code 1-1-204