Montana § 32-1-1003 - Designation Of Attorney For Service Of Process
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 32-1-1003 — Designation Of Attorney For Service Of Process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1-1003. Designation Of Attorney For Service Of Process
Designation of attorney for service of process. Before accepting an appointment or acting as a trustee, guardian, or conservator, a foreign trust company shall appoint the secretary of state as its attorney for the service of all legal process in any action or proceedings involving any acts or defaults by it as trustee, guardian, or conservator. The appointment is irrevocable. Service upon the secretary of state as attorney is as valid and binding as if personal service were made upon the foreign trust company.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 32-1-1003
What does Montana Code Annotated § 32-1-1003 cover?
Section 32-1-1003 ("Designation Of Attorney For Service Of Process") 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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