Montana § 26-3-104 - Principal Bound When Surety Bound
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 26-3-104 — Principal Bound When Surety Bound, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-3-104. Principal Bound When Surety Bound
Principal bound when surety bound. Whenever, pursuant to 26-3-102 , 26-3-103 , 26-3-201 , and 26-3-202 , a party is bound by a record and the party stands in the relation of a surety for another, the other person is also bound from the time that the person has notice of the action or proceeding and an opportunity at the surety's request to join in the defense.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 26-3-104
What does Montana Code Annotated § 26-3-104 cover?
Section 26-3-104 ("Principal Bound When Surety Bound") 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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