70-19-302. Statute of limitations for state actions concerning real property. The state will not sue any person for or in respect to any real property or the issues or profits thereof by reason of the right or title of the state to the same unless:
(1) such right or title shall have accrued within 10 years before any action or other proceeding for the same is commenced; or
(2) the state or those from whom it claims shall have received the rents and profits of such real property or of some part thereof within the space of 10 years.
History: En. Sec. 480, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6429, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9012, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 315; re-en. Sec. 9012, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2501.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 19. Real Property Actions Generally Limitations and Adverse Possession
Part 3. Provisions and Limitations Relating to the State of Montana
70-19-301. Application to lands conveyed by state
70-19-302. Statute of limitations for state actions concerning real property
70-19-303. Statute of limitations for actions by grantee -- joinder of state
70-19-305. Certificate of purchase from state or United States prima facie evidence of ownership