Montana § 33-2-314 - Actions Against Insurer -- Venue

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-2-314 — Actions Against Insurer -- Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 33-2-314. Actions Against Insurer -- Venue

Actions against insurer -- venue. Every unauthorized insurer issuing a surplus lines insurance policy under this part is considered to be doing business in this state as an unauthorized insurer and may be sued in this state upon any cause of action arising under any insurance contract so made by it. Such suit must be brought in the district court of the county wherein the plaintiff resides.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-2-314

What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-2-314 cover?

Section 33-2-314 ("Actions Against Insurer -- Venue") 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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