Montana § 53-6-187 - Time For Filing Of Application
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-6-187 — Time For Filing Of Application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-6-187. Time For Filing Of Application
Time for filing of application. Except as provided in 53-6-181 , the department may not file an application for issuance of a writ of execution to recover upon a lien imposed under 53-6-171 through 53-6-188 more than 3 years after the latest of: (1) a sale, transfer, or exchange of any right, title, or interest of the recipient in the property; (2) the death of the recipient; or (3) the death of the recipient's surviving spouse.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-6-187
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-6-187 cover?
Section 53-6-187 ("Time For Filing Of Application") 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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