Montana § 25-3-402 - Persons To Be Served
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-3-402 — Persons To Be Served, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-3-402. Persons To Be Served
Persons to be served. Subject to the provisions of Rule 5(b), M.R.Civ.P., whenever a plaintiff or a defendant who has appeared resides out of this state and has no attorney in the action or proceeding, service may be made on the clerk of court for that party. However, in all cases in which a party has an attorney in the action or proceeding, the service of papers, when required, must be upon the attorney instead of the party, except of subpoenas, writs, and other process issued in the suit and papers to bring the party into contempt, unless the court orders otherwise.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-3-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-3-402 cover?
Section 25-3-402 ("Persons To Be Served") 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 § 25-3-402?
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