Montana § 31-2-208 - Joint And Separate Debts
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 31-2-208 — Joint And Separate Debts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2-208. Joint And Separate Debts
Joint and separate debts. Joint or joint and several debtors can prefer their joint creditors only out of joint property and can prefer the individual creditors of each only out of the separate property of each.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 31-2-208
What does Montana Code Annotated § 31-2-208 cover?
Section 31-2-208 ("Joint And Separate Debts") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 31-2-208?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 31-2-208 apply to my situation?
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