Montana § 82-1-203 - Demand For Release Prior To Action
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 82-1-203 — Demand For Release Prior To Action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-1-203. Demand For Release Prior To Action
Demand for release prior to action. At least 20 days before bringing the action provided for in this part, the owner of the leased land, either personally or by the owner's agent or attorney, shall demand of the holder of the lease, if the demand by ordinary diligence can be made in this state, that the lease or abstract of the lease be released of record. The demand must be written. When written, a copy, when shown to be a copy, may be used as evidence in any court with the same force and effect as the original.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 82-1-203
What does Montana Code Annotated § 82-1-203 cover?
Section 82-1-203 ("Demand For Release Prior To Action") 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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