27-28-307. Refusal to turn over books and papers punishable as contempt. If the defendant refuses or neglects to deliver any book or paper pursuant to the demand in 27-28-306, the defendant is considered guilty of a contempt of court and shall be fined an amount not exceeding $10,000 and imprisoned in the jail of the county until the defendant complies with the order of the court or is otherwise discharged by due course of law.
History: En. Sec. 1427, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6960, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9593, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9593, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-6418; amd. Sec. 732, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations
Part 3. Actions by Private Persons for Usurpation of Office
27-28-301. When action may be commenced -- undertaking for security
27-28-302. Contents of complaint
27-28-303. Who may be made defendants
27-28-304. Whose rights determined in judgment
27-28-305. No stay of judgment of ouster pending appeal
27-28-306. Rights of prevailing party to take office and demand books and papers
27-28-307. Refusal to turn over books and papers punishable as contempt