50-62-104. Answer of owner or occupant. (1) The owner of any building condemned or any occupant or lessee upon whom the condemnation notice or order is served, within 20 days from the date of service, may file with the clerk of the district court and serve upon the department of justice or any officer mentioned in 50-62-101 written objections to the order in the form of a verified answer denying the existence of any of the facts cited in the notice or order that the person desires to contest.
(2) If an answer is filed and served, the court shall hear and determine the issues raised and give judgment.
History: En. Sec. 2753-A, Ch. 139, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 2753.1, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1220(part); amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 706, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1864, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
50-62-101. Entering of buildings for purpose of examination authorized
50-62-102. Structures or conditions creating fire hazard a public nuisance -- order to remedy
50-62-103. Service of order to repair hazardous condition or demolish structure
50-62-104. Answer of owner or occupant
50-62-106. Hearing and judgment
50-62-107. Proceedings on failure to comply with order
50-62-110. Appeal to department of justice
50-62-111. Penalty for failure to comply with order to correct