Montana § 27-17-201 - Plaintiff's Affidavit
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§ 27-17-201. Plaintiff's Affidavit
Plaintiff's affidavit. When a delivery is claimed, an affidavit must be made by the person claiming the property or someone on the person's behalf, stating: (1) facts that establish reasonable belief that the person claiming the property is the owner or is lawfully entitled to possession and that the seizure is necessary to prevent the removal or destruction of the property; (2) that the property is wrongfully detained by the defendant; (3) that the property has not been taken for a tax, assessment, or fine, pursuant to statute, or seized under an execution or an attachment against the property of the person claiming the property or, if seized, that it is by statute exempt from seizure; and (4) a particular description of the property and the actual value of the property.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-17-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-17-201 cover?
Section 27-17-201 ("Plaintiff's Affidavit") 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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