Montana § 30-3-119 - Other Agreements Affecting Instrument
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 30-3-119 — Other Agreements Affecting Instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-3-119. Other Agreements Affecting Instrument
Other agreements affecting instrument. Subject to applicable law regarding exclusion of proof of contemporaneous or prior agreements, the obligation of a party to an instrument to pay the instrument may be modified, supplemented, or nullified by a separate agreement of the obligor and a person entitled to enforce the instrument if the instrument is issued or the obligation is incurred in reliance on the agreement or as part of the same transaction giving rise to the agreement. To the extent an obligation is modified, supplemented, or nullified by an agreement under this section, the agreement is a defense to the obligation.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 30-3-119
What does Montana Code Annotated § 30-3-119 cover?
Section 30-3-119 ("Other Agreements Affecting Instrument") 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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