Montana § 26-1-607 - When Writings Of A Decedent Prima Facie Evidence
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§ 26-1-607. When Writings Of A Decedent Prima Facie Evidence
When writings of a decedent prima facie evidence. The entries and other writings of a decedent, made at or near the time of the transaction and when the decedent was in a position to know the facts stated therein, are prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein, in the following cases: (1) when the writing or entry was made against the interest of the person making it; (2) when it was made in a professional capacity and in the ordinary course of professional conduct; (3) when it was made in the performance of a duty specially enjoined by law.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 26-1-607 ("When Writings Of A Decedent Prima Facie Evidence") 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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