Montana § 33-15-501 - Payment Discharges Insurer -- Notice To Contrary
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-15-501 — Payment Discharges Insurer -- Notice To Contrary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-15-501. Payment Discharges Insurer -- Notice To Contrary
Payment discharges insurer -- notice to contrary. Whenever the proceeds of or payments under a life or disability insurance policy or annuity contract heretofore or hereafter issued become payable in accordance with the terms of such policy or contract or the exercise of any right or privilege thereunder and the insurer makes payment thereof in accordance with the terms of the policy or contract or in accordance with any written assignment thereof, the person then designated in the policy or contract or by such assignment as being entitled thereto shall be entitled to receive such proceeds or payments and to give full acquittance therefor, and such payments shall fully discharge the insurer from all claims under the policy or contract unless, before payment is made, the insurer has received at its home office written notice by or on behalf of some other person that such other person claims to be entitled to such payment or some interest in the policy or contract.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-15-501
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-15-501 cover?
Section 33-15-501 ("Payment Discharges Insurer -- Notice To Contrary") 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 § 33-15-501?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 33-15-501" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 33-15-501 apply to my situation?
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