Montana § 27-5-216 - Award
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-5-216 — Award, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-5-216. Award
Award. (1) The award must be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy to each party personally by certified mail or as provided in the agreement. (2) An award must be made within the time fixed by the agreement or, if no time is fixed, within the time that the district court orders on application of a party. The parties may extend the time, in writing, either before or after the expiration of the time. A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless the party notifies the arbitrators of the party's objection prior to the delivery of the award to that party.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 27-5-216 ("Award") 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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