Montana § 25-7-701 - Oath Of Referee

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-7-701 — Oath Of Referee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25-7-701. Oath Of Referee

Oath of referee. Each referee, before acting, shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before some authorized officer, which must be filed with the clerk of the court that appointed the referee, that the referee will honestly, impartially, and faithfully perform the duties of referee in the action or matter referred to the referee, as required by law, to the best of the referee's knowledge and ability.

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

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-7-701 cover?

Section 25-7-701 ("Oath Of Referee") 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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