27-18-702. When writ quashed. At the hearing the defendant may challenge the merit of the underlying action, the need for the prejudgment seizure of property, or both. The writ must be quashed if the court makes a preliminary finding that:
(1) the plaintiff cannot establish the prima facie validity of the plaintiff's claim; or
(2) the plaintiff cannot establish by a preponderance of the evidence the need for the continued attachment of the defendant's property.
History: En. 93-4304.2 by Sec. 5, Ch. 299, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-4304.2(2); amd. Sec. 698, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations
Chapter 18. Prejudgment Attachment
Part 7. Methods of Defending Against Attachment
27-18-701. Right to hearing following seizure without notice -- notice of right
27-18-703. through 27-18-710 reserved
27-18-711. Motion to discharge writ improperly issued
27-18-712. Use of affidavits to support or oppose motion
27-18-715. Exception to plaintiff's sureties
27-18-716. Justification of sureties
27-18-717. through 27-18-720 reserved
27-18-721. Proceedings to release attachment
27-18-722. Defendant's undertaking -- justification of sureties
27-18-723. and 27-18-724 reserved
27-18-725. Motion to vacate or modify writ or increase security
27-18-726. Proceedings on motion
27-18-727. through 27-18-730 reserved
27-18-731. Filing of order discharging or releasing attachment of real property
27-18-732. Release of attachment of real property by clerk when action not prosecuted -- filing