Montana § 28-11-401 - Surety Defined
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 28-11-401 — Surety Defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-11-401. Surety Defined
Surety defined. A surety is one who, at the request of another person and for the purpose of securing to the other person a benefit, becomes responsible for the performance by the other person of some act in favor of a third person or pledges property as security for the performance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 28-11-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 28-11-401 cover?
Section 28-11-401 ("Surety Defined") 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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