Montana § 70-16-106 - Action For Waste -- Treble Damages
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-16-106 — Action For Waste -- Treble Damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-16-106. Action For Waste -- Treble Damages
Action for waste -- treble damages. If a guardian, tenant for life or years, joint tenant, or tenant in common of real property commits waste of the property, any person aggrieved by the waste may bring an action against that person. The judgment in the action may be for treble damages.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-16-106
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-16-106 cover?
Section 70-16-106 ("Action For Waste -- Treble Damages") 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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