Montana § 71-3-114 - Priority Of Purchase Money Mortgage

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-114 — Priority Of Purchase Money Mortgage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 71-3-114. Priority Of Purchase Money Mortgage

Priority of purchase money mortgage. Except as otherwise provided by law, a mortgage given for the price of real property at the time of its conveyance has priority over all other liens created against the purchaser, subject to the operation of the recording laws.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 71-3-114

What does Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-114 cover?

Section 71-3-114 ("Priority Of Purchase Money Mortgage") 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 § 71-3-114?

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Is this the official text of Montana law?

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