Montana § 16-3-520 - Injunction To Prevent Franchise Cancellation
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-3-520 — Injunction To Prevent Franchise Cancellation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-3-520. Injunction To Prevent Franchise Cancellation
Injunction to prevent franchise cancellation. (1) A person injured by a violation of this part may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin further violations in addition to other remedies provided by law. (2) A court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin the cancellation or termination of a franchise or agreement between a distributor and a brewer, between a distributor and a beer importer, between a distributor and a winery, or between a distributor and a wine importer at the instance of a distributor that is or would be adversely affected by the cancellation or termination. In granting an injunction, the court shall provide that the brewer, beer importer, winery, or wine importer may not supply the customers or territory of the distributor who is servicing the territory or customers through other distributors or means while the injunction is in effect.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-3-520
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-3-520 cover?
Section 16-3-520 ("Injunction To Prevent Franchise Cancellation") 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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