70-27-202. Actions in justice's court to be tried within 10 days. (1) Actions filed in justice's court under this chapter shall be tried within 10 days after the appearance or answer date stated in the summons unless the defendant applying for a continuance shall give an undertaking to the adverse party with good and sufficient security to be approved by the court, conditioned for the payment of all damages and rent that may accrue if judgment be rendered against the defendant.
(2) The plaintiff and defendant may stipulate to a continuance of the trial beyond the limit of this section without the necessity of an undertaking.
History: En. 93-9712.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 166, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9712.1.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 27. Forcible Entry and Detainer Unlawful Detainer
Part 2. Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
70-27-202. Actions in justice's court to be tried within 10 days
70-27-203. Showings required on trial
70-27-204. Amendment of complaint after trial begins
70-27-205. Verdict, judgment, and execution
70-27-207. Holdover or collusion after notice -- treble rent
70-27-208. Holdover after tenant's notice to quit -- treble rent
70-27-209. Treble rent exclusive of interest
70-27-210. Relief against forfeiture of lease in case of hardship
70-27-212. General provisions on new trials and appeals applicable