Montana § 25-10-108 - Imposing Costs On Party Acting As Representative
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-10-108 — Imposing Costs On Party Acting As Representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-10-108. Imposing Costs On Party Acting As Representative
Imposing costs on party acting as representative. In an action prosecuted or defended by an executor, administrator, trustee of an express trust, or person expressly authorized by statute, costs may be recovered as in an action by and against a person prosecuting or defending in the person's own right. However, the costs must, by the judgment, be made chargeable only upon the estate, fund, or party represented unless the court directs the costs to be paid by the plaintiff or defendant personally for mismanagement or bad faith in the action or defense.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-10-108
What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-10-108 cover?
Section 25-10-108 ("Imposing Costs On Party Acting As Representative") 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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