Montana § 27-1-202 - Right To Compensatory Damages
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-1-202 — Right To Compensatory Damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-1-202. Right To Compensatory Damages
Right to compensatory damages. Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another may recover from the person in fault a compensation for it in money, which is called damages. The measure of the damages recoverable from the person in fault for the reasonable value of medical services or treatment in actions arising from bodily injury or death is set forth in 27-1-308 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-1-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-1-202 cover?
Section 27-1-202 ("Right To Compensatory Damages") 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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