37-61-409. Penalty for violation. An attorney and counselor who violates 37-61-408 is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be punished accordingly and must be removed from office by the supreme court.
History: En. Sec. 406, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6398, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8981, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 8981, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2108(part); amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 22, L. 1979.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
Part 4. Provisions Regulating Practice
37-61-401. Authority of attorney
37-61-402. Production of proof of authority to court
37-61-405. Death or removal of attorney
37-61-408. Attorney prohibited from buying claim or demand for purpose of bringing action
37-61-409. Penalty for violation
37-61-411. Same rule when party prosecutes in person
37-61-412. Partner of public prosecutor not to defend
37-61-413. Former public prosecutors not to defend
37-61-414. Partners not to appear on opposite sides
37-61-415. Penalty for violation of two preceding sections
37-61-416. Party may appear in person or by attorney
37-61-417. Attorney may defend in person
37-61-418. Attorney may see prisoner
37-61-419. Attorney not to become surety on bond
37-61-420. Judgment lien for compensation
37-61-421. Attorney's or litigant's liability for excess costs