Montana § 50-62-104 - Answer Of Owner Or Occupant

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-62-104 — Answer Of Owner Or Occupant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 50-62-104. Answer Of Owner Or Occupant

Answer of owner or occupant. (1) The owner of any building condemned or any occupant or lessee upon whom the condemnation notice or order is served, within 20 days from the date of service, may file with the clerk of the district court and serve upon the department of justice or any officer mentioned in 50-62-101 written objections to the order in the form of a verified answer denying the existence of any of the facts cited in the notice or order that the person desires to contest. (2) If an answer is filed and served, the court shall hear and determine the issues raised and give judgment.

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

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-62-104 cover?

Section 50-62-104 ("Answer Of Owner Or Occupant") 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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