Montana § 85-2-417 - Enforcement Of Right To Surplus
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-2-417 — Enforcement Of Right To Surplus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-2-417. Enforcement Of Right To Surplus
Enforcement of right to surplus. Any person constructing the necessary ditches, aqueducts, or flumes and making the payments or tenders hereinbefore provided is entitled to the use of so much of the surplus water as said ditches, flumes, or aqueducts have the capacity to carry and for which payment or tender is made and may institute and maintain any appropriate action at law or in equity for the enforcement of such right or recovery of damages arising from a failure to deliver or wrongful diversion of the same.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-2-417
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-2-417 cover?
Section 85-2-417 ("Enforcement Of Right To Surplus") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 85-2-417?
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