Montana § 25-10-103 - When Costs Discretionary
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-10-103 — When Costs Discretionary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-10-103. When Costs Discretionary
When costs discretionary. Unless otherwise provided, in actions other than those mentioned in 25-10-101 , costs may be allowed or not and, if allowed, may be apportioned between the parties on the same or adverse sides, in the discretion of the court, but no costs can be allowed in an action for the recovery of money or damages when the plaintiff fails to recover more than $50 or in an action to recover the possession of personal property when the value of the property is not more than $50.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-10-103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-10-103 cover?
Section 25-10-103 ("When Costs Discretionary") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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