25-4-313. Notice to defendant when no request for statement. If no request is made for such a statement setting forth the nature and amount of damages being sought, the claimant shall give notice to the defendant of the amount of special and general damages sought to be recovered:
(1) before a default may be taken; or
(2) in the event an answer is filed, at least 45 days prior to the date set for the trial.
History: En. 93-2723 by Sec. 3, Ch. 525, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2723.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers
Part 3. Pleading Special Matters
25-4-301. Pleading statute of limitations
25-4-303. True value of property -- action for taking
25-4-304. through 25-4-310 reserved
25-4-311. Damages for personal injury or wrongful death not to be stated
25-4-312. Request for statement of damages -- response