Montana § 70-19-401 - Action For Recovery -- Possession Within 5 Years Required
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-19-401 — Action For Recovery -- Possession Within 5 Years Required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-19-401. Action For Recovery -- Possession Within 5 Years Required
Action for recovery -- possession within 5 years required. An action for the recovery of real property or for the possession of real property may not be maintained unless it appears that the plaintiff or the plaintiff's ancestor, predecessor, or grantor was seized or possessed of the property in question within 5 years before the commencement of the action.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-19-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-19-401 cover?
Section 70-19-401 ("Action For Recovery -- Possession Within 5 Years Required") 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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