70-6-504. How exempted from liability -- safe. If an innkeeper keeps a fireproof safe and gives notice to a guest, either personally or by placing a printed notice in a prominent place in the room occupied by the guest, that the innkeeper keeps a fireproof safe and will not be liable for any loss of or injury to money, jewelry, documents, or other articles of value and small size unless placed in the safe, the innkeeper is not liable, except so far as the innkeeper's own acts contribute to the loss of or injury to the articles not deposited with the innkeeper and not required by the guest for present use.
History: En. Sec. 2501, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5165, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7674, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1860; Field. Civ. C. Sec. 937; re-en. Sec. 7674, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-102; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 115, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2094, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit
70-6-501. Innkeeper's liability as to property of guests -- dollar limitation
70-6-502. No liability without negligence
70-6-503. Loss or damage by fire -- liability for negligence
70-6-504. How exempted from liability -- safe
70-6-505. Storage of property in outbuilding -- nonliability
70-6-506. through 70-6-510 reserved
70-6-512. Innkeeper's responsibilities -- limits
70-6-513. Consumption or possession of alcohol -- civil liability -- licensure protection
70-6-514. Liability of parent or guardian for minor's damage to public accommodation