Montana § 3-5-508 - Docket
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-5-508 — Docket, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-5-508. Docket
Docket. The docket is a book that the clerk of the district court keeps in the clerk's office, with each page divided into eight columns and headed as follows: judgment debtors; judgment creditors; judgment, time of entry; where entered in judgment book; appeals, when taken; judgment of appellate court; and satisfaction of judgment, when entered. If a judgment is for the recovery of money or damages, the amount must be stated in the docket under the heading of judgment. If the judgment is for any other relief, a memorandum of the general character of the relief granted must be stated. The names of the defendants must be entered in alphabetical order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-5-508
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-5-508 cover?
Section 3-5-508 ("Docket") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 3-5-508?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 3-5-508" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 3-5-508 apply to my situation?
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