Montana § 27-26-403 - Officers Not To Be Personally Liable
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-26-403 — Officers Not To Be Personally Liable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-26-403. Officers Not To Be Personally Liable
Officers not to be personally liable. In all cases where the respondent is a state, county, or municipal officer, all damages and costs, or either, which may be recovered or awarded shall be recovered and awarded against the state, county, or municipal corporation represented by such officer and not against such officer so appearing in said proceeding. The same shall be a proper claim against the state or county or municipal corporation for which such officer shall have appeared and shall be paid as other claims against the state, county, or municipality are paid; but in all such cases, the court shall first determine that the officer appeared and made defense in such proceeding in good faith.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-26-403
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-26-403 cover?
Section 27-26-403 ("Officers Not To Be Personally Liable") 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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