Montana § 70-17-205 - Nonliability For Prior Or Subsequent Breach
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-17-205 — Nonliability For Prior Or Subsequent Breach, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-17-205. Nonliability For Prior Or Subsequent Breach
Nonliability for prior or subsequent breach. A person, merely by reason of having acquired an estate subject to a covenant running with the land, is not liable for a breach of the covenant before the person acquired the estate or after the person has parted with the estate or ceased to enjoy its benefits.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-17-205
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-17-205 cover?
Section 70-17-205 ("Nonliability For Prior Or Subsequent Breach") 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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