2-9-313. Service of process on state. In all actions against the state arising under this chapter, the state must be named the defendant and the summons and complaint must be served on the director of the department of administration in addition to service required by Rule 4(l), M.R.Civ.P. The state shall serve an answer within 40 days after service of the summons and complaint.
History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 380, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4322; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 604, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 3, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 9. Liability Exposure and Insurance Coverage
2-9-302. Time for filing -- limitation of actions
2-9-303. Compromise or settlement of claim against state
2-9-304. Compromise or settlement of claim against political subdivision
2-9-305. Immunization, defense, and indemnification of employees
2-9-306. Construction of policy conditions -- customary exclusions
2-9-307. through 2-9-310 reserved
2-9-311. Jurisdiction of district court -- rules of procedure
2-9-312. Renumbered 25-2-126 (1) and (3)
2-9-313. Service of process on state
2-9-314. Court approval of attorney fees
2-9-315. Recovery from appropriations if no insurance
2-9-316. Judgments against governmental entities
2-9-317. No interest if judgment paid within two years -- exception