Montana § 71-3-303 - Priority In Cases Of Execution Or Attachment
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-303 — Priority In Cases Of Execution Or Attachment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-3-303. Priority In Cases Of Execution Or Attachment
Priority in cases of execution or attachment. In case of executions, attachments, and writs of similar nature issued against any person, except for claims for labor done, any miners, mechanics, salespersons, servants, clerks, or laborers who have claims against the defendant for labor done may give notice of their claims and the amount of their claims, sworn to by the person making the claim, to the parties plaintiff and defendant to the action in which the execution, attachment, or other writ has been issued and upon the officer executing the attachment or writ. Service of notice required by this section may be made upon the officer charged with the execution of the writ in one or more cases that may be pending against the person, who shall serve a copy of the notice and claim upon the parties plaintiff and defendant if they are found in the county where the action is pending or upon their respective attorneys employed in the case or cases pending.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 71-3-303
What does Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-303 cover?
Section 71-3-303 ("Priority In Cases Of Execution Or Attachment") 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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