Montana § 27-17-402 - Duty To Return Property In Good Condition
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-17-402 — Duty To Return Property In Good Condition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-17-402. Duty To Return Property In Good Condition
Duty to return property in good condition. In all cases when a judgment is rendered, in an action to recover the possession of personal property, for the return of personal property or its value if a return cannot be had, it is the duty of the party against whom the judgment is rendered to return the property in as good condition as the property was when possession was taken by the party.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-17-402 cover?
Section 27-17-402 ("Duty To Return Property In Good Condition") 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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