2-9-316. Judgments against governmental entities. A political subdivision of the state shall satisfy a final judgment or settlement out of funds that may be available from the following sources:
(1) insurance;
(2) the general fund or any other funds legally available to the governing body;
(3) a property tax, otherwise properly authorized by law, collected by a special levy authorized by law, in an amount necessary to pay any unpaid portion of the judgment or settlement;
(4) proceeds from the sale of bonds issued by a county, city, or school district for the purpose of deriving revenue for the payment of the judgment or settlement liability. The governing body of a county, city, or school district may issue bonds pursuant to procedures established by law. Property taxes may be levied to amortize the bonds.
History: En. 82-4335 by Sec. 10, Ch. 360, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4335(1); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 213, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 23, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 278, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
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