18-1-413. Litigation -- compromise. The attorney general has full charge of litigation under this part on behalf of the state of Montana. The attorney general is authorized to arbitrate, compromise, or settle any claim cognizable under this part after the institution of any suit under this part, with the approval of the court in which the suit is pending. The provisions of 2-4-603(1) apply to any arbitration, compromise, or settlement made pursuant to this section.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 138, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 83-606(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 451, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. Public Contracts Generally
Part 4. Contract Actions Against the State
18-1-402. Administrative procedures -- exhaustion -- time limitations
18-1-403. Stipulations restricting enforcement void
18-1-404. Liability of state -- interest -- costs
18-1-405. through 18-1-410 reserved
18-1-411. Practice and procedure
18-1-412. Service of process upon attorney general