27-1-318. Wrongful occupation of real property. The detriment caused by the wrongful occupation of real property in cases not otherwise provided for in this code is deemed to be the value of the use of the property for the time of such occupation, not exceeding 5 years next preceding the commencement of the action or proceeding to enforce the right to damages, and the costs, if any, of recovering the possession.
History: En. Sec. 4331, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6069, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8687, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 3334; Based on Field Civ. C. Sec. 1861; re-en. Sec. 8687, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 17-402.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations
Chapter 1. Availability of Remedies -- Liability
27-1-301. Prescribed damages exclusive of exemplary damages and interest
27-1-302. Damages to be reasonable
27-1-303. Limitation of damages for breach of obligation
27-1-304. Value of written instrument
27-1-305. Property of peculiar value
27-1-306. When replacement value to be allowed
27-1-310. Damages for emotional or mental distress prohibited in contract actions -- exception
27-1-312. Breach of obligation to pay money
27-1-313. Breach of warranty of agent's authority
27-1-314. Breach of agreement to convey real property
27-1-315. Breach of agreement to buy real property
27-1-316. Breach of covenants in grants of estates in real property
27-1-317. Breach of obligation other than contract
27-1-318. Wrongful occupation of real property
27-1-319. Willful holding over of real property
27-1-320. Conversion of personal property
27-1-321. Conversion of personal property -- damages of lienholder