1-4-108. Construction of the terms of a notice. A written notice, as well as every other writing, is to be construed according to the ordinary acceptation of its terms. Thus, a notice to the drawers or endorsers of a draft or promissory note that it has been protested for want of acceptance or payment must be held to import that any necessary presentment for acceptance or payment has been made, that the instrument has been dishonored, and that the holder looks for payment to the person to whom the notice is given.
History: En. Sec. 619, p. 200, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 619, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 637, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 3141, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7882, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 10526, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1865; re-en. Sec. 10526, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 11-170, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-401-22.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 1. General Laws and Definitions
Chapter 4. Interpretation of Instruments
1-4-101. Role of the judge -- preference to construction giving each provision meaning
1-4-102. Consideration of circumstances surrounding execution
1-4-103. Intention of the parties -- particular and general provisions
1-4-104. Preference to construction favoring natural right
1-4-105. Written words versus words in printed form
1-4-106. Interpretation of language according to usage in place of execution
1-4-107. Construction of terms
1-4-108. Construction of the terms of a notice