Montana § 71-3-604 - Duration Of Lien
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-604 — Duration Of Lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-3-604. Duration Of Lien
Duration of lien. No lien provided for in this part binds any sawlogs, piling, railroad ties, cordwood, or other timber or lumber and shingles for a longer period than 8 calendar months after the claim as herein provided has been filed, unless a civil action be commenced in a proper court within that time to enforce the same. However, in case such civil action so commenced should for any cause, other than the merits, be dismissed, then the lien shall continue for the term of 1 calendar month, if the 8 months have expired to permit the commencement of another action thereon, which shall be as effective in prolonging the lien as if it had been entered during the term of 8 months hereinbefore stated.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 71-3-604
What does Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-604 cover?
Section 71-3-604 ("Duration Of Lien") 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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