Montana § 37-51-401 - Action For Compensation Limited To Licensed Broker Or Salesperson
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-51-401 — Action For Compensation Limited To Licensed Broker Or Salesperson, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-51-401. Action For Compensation Limited To Licensed Broker Or Salesperson
Action for compensation limited to licensed broker or salesperson. Any person engaged in the business of or acting in the capacity of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson within this state shall not be permitted to bring or maintain any action in the courts for the collection of compensation for the sale or lease or otherwise disposing of real estate without first alleging and proving that such person was a duly licensed real estate broker or real estate salesperson or authorized to act as a broker under the provisions of this chapter at the time the alleged cause of action or claim arose.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 37-51-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 37-51-401 cover?
Section 37-51-401 ("Action For Compensation Limited To Licensed Broker Or Salesperson") 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 § 37-51-401?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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