Montana § 28-2-801 - What Constitutes Good Consideration
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 28-2-801 — What Constitutes Good Consideration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-2-801. What Constitutes Good Consideration
What constitutes good consideration. Any benefit conferred or agreed to be conferred upon the promisor by any other person, to which the promisor is not lawfully entitled, or any prejudice suffered or agreed to be suffered by the person, other than prejudice that the person is at the time of consent lawfully bound to suffer, as an inducement to the promisor is a good consideration for a promise.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 28-2-801
What does Montana Code Annotated § 28-2-801 cover?
Section 28-2-801 ("What Constitutes Good Consideration") 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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