Montana § 27-2-206 - Actions For Legal Malpractice
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-2-206 — Actions For Legal Malpractice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-2-206. Actions For Legal Malpractice
Actions for legal malpractice. An action against an attorney licensed to practice law in Montana or a paralegal assistant or a legal intern employed by an attorney based upon the person's alleged professional negligent act or for error or omission in the person's practice must be commenced within 3 years after the plaintiff discovers or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered the act, error, or omission, whichever occurs last, but in no case may the action be commenced after 10 years from the date of the act, error, or omission.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-2-206
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-2-206 cover?
Section 27-2-206 ("Actions For Legal Malpractice") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 27-2-206?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 27-2-206" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 27-2-206 apply to my situation?
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