13-36-205. Recovery of costs. In any contest, the prevailing party may recover the party's costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees. Costs, disbursements, and attorney fees in all cases must be in the discretion of the court. If judgment is rendered against the petitioner, it must also be rendered against the sureties on the bond.
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. 228, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 109, 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