Montana § 85-7-2203 - Nonsubstantial Errors Disregarded -- Rules Of Practice -- Costs
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§ 85-7-2203. Nonsubstantial Errors Disregarded -- Rules Of Practice -- Costs
Nonsubstantial errors disregarded -- rules of practice -- costs. The court hearing any of the contests or proceedings herein provided for shall disregard any error, irregularity, or omission which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties to said action or proceeding. The rules of pleading and practice provided by Title 25 which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are applicable to all actions or proceedings herein provided for. The costs of any such hearing or contest may be allowed and apportioned between the parties or taxed to the losing parties, in the discretion of the court.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 85-7-2203 ("Nonsubstantial Errors Disregarded -- Rules Of Practice -- Costs") 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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