Montana § 2-16-202 - Title Contested -- Salary Withheld
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 2-16-202 — Title Contested -- Salary Withheld, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-16-202. Title Contested -- Salary Withheld
Title contested -- salary withheld. (1) When the title of the incumbent of any office in this state is contested by proceedings instituted in any court for that purpose, a warrant may not be drawn or paid for any part of the incumbent's salary until the proceedings have been finally determined. (2) As soon as the proceedings are instituted, the clerk of the court in which they are pending shall certify the facts to the officers whose duty it would otherwise be to draw the warrant or pay the salary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 2-16-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 2-16-202 cover?
Section 2-16-202 ("Title Contested -- Salary Withheld") 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 § 2-16-202?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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