13-36-204. Bond required. Before any proceeding on the petition, the petitioner shall give bond to the state in a sum that the court may order, not exceeding $2,000, with not less than two sureties, who shall justify in the manner required of sureties on bail bonds, conditioned to pay all costs, disbursements, and attorney fees that may be awarded against the petitioner if the petitioner does not prevail.
History: En. Sec. 48, Init. Act, Nov. 1912; re-en. Sec. 10813, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 10813, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-1467, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 23-4766 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4766(part); amd. Sec. 108, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
13-36-201. Contents of contest petition
13-36-202. Reception of illegal votes -- allegations and evidence
13-36-206. Notice of filing -- prompt hearing
13-36-208. Advancement of cases -- dismissal -- privileges of witnesses
13-36-209. Forfeiture of nomination or office for violation of law -- when inappropriate
13-36-211. When nomination or election not to be vacated
13-36-212. Declaration of result of election after rejection of illegal votes