Montana § 27-8-201 - Scope Of Power To Render Declaratory Judgments
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 27-8-201 — Scope Of Power To Render Declaratory Judgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-8-201. Scope Of Power To Render Declaratory Judgments
Scope of power to render declaratory judgments. Courts of record within their respective jurisdictions shall have power to declare rights, status, and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect, and such declarations shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 27-8-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 27-8-201 cover?
Section 27-8-201 ("Scope Of Power To Render Declaratory Judgments") 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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