Montana § 27-16-204 - Plaintiff's Undertaking
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-16-204 — Plaintiff's Undertaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-16-204. Plaintiff's Undertaking
Plaintiff's undertaking. Before making the order, the judge shall require a written undertaking on the part of the plaintiff, with at least two sufficient sureties, to the effect that, if the defendant recovers judgment or if the court finally decides that the plaintiff was not entitled to an order of arrest, the plaintiff will pay all costs and charges that may be awarded to the defendant and all damages that the defendant may sustain by reason of the arrest, if the arrest is wrongful or without sufficient cause, not exceeding the sum specified in the undertaking, which must be at least $500.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-16-204 cover?
Section 27-16-204 ("Plaintiff's Undertaking") 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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