Montana § 27-17-202 - Description Of Property In Affidavit
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-17-202 — Description Of Property In Affidavit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-17-202. Description Of Property In Affidavit
Description of property in affidavit. Where the affidavit describes two or more chattels of the same kind, it must state the number thereof, and where it describes a chattel in bulk, it must state the weight, measurement, or other quantity, as nearly as can be ascertained. Where it describes two or more chattels, it may, at the election of the plaintiff, state the aggregate value of all or, separately, the value of any chattel or of any class of chattels and the aggregate value of the remainder, if any.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-17-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-17-202 cover?
Section 27-17-202 ("Description Of Property In 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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