Montana § 39-2-702 - Liability Of Employee For Negligence
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 39-2-702 — Liability Of Employee For Negligence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-2-702. Liability Of Employee For Negligence
Liability of employee for negligence. An employee who is guilty of a culpable degree of negligence is liable to the employer for the damage caused by the negligence to the employer, and the employer is liable to the employee for the value of the services only that are properly rendered if the service is not gratuitous.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 39-2-702
What does Montana Code Annotated § 39-2-702 cover?
Section 39-2-702 ("Liability Of Employee For Negligence") 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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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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