39-3-508. Summons -- service of process. (1) Upon the filing of the complaint described in 39-3-506, summons must issue and a copy of the complaint and a copy of the summons must be served upon the employer, who has 10 days after service to appear and defend the action.
(2) All orders and other process provided for in this part must be served by the sheriff upon the employer in the same manner as a summons in a civil suit is served. Service upon a partner or member of any firm is considered service upon each partner and each member of the firm. If the employer is a nonresident or a corporation without officers or directors within the county and cannot conveniently and promptly be found for service, then service upon the manager, superintendent, or supervisor in charge of the work or, if there are none of these individuals, then posting a copy of the order or other process in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the principal workings is considered sufficient service.
History: (1)En. Sec. 4, Ch. 39, L. 1939; Sec. 41-1315, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 7, Ch. 39, L. 1939; Sec. 41-1318, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1315(part), 41-1318; amd. Sec. 1494, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection
Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry
39-3-501. Certain laws extended to certain employers in mineral and oil industry
39-3-502. Operator to file statement -- penalty for failure to file
39-3-503. Report of violations to county attorney by commissioner
39-3-504. Report of violations directly to county attorney by employee
39-3-505. County attorney to notify commissioner of violation reported directly by employee
39-3-506. County attorney to file complaint in district court on belief of violation
39-3-508. Summons -- service of process
39-3-510. Show cause hearing -- restraining order until bond furnished
39-3-512. Enjoining further operations if bond not filed
39-3-514. Punishment of employer for contempt
39-3-515. Publication of notice of court order
39-3-516. Review of court order by supreme court
39-3-518. Attorney's fee for suit on bond
39-3-519. Clarification as to construction and applicability of part