Rule 24.8.740 - CLASS ACTIONS(1) A complaint may be prosecuted as a class action where the outcome of a contested case will affect a class of persons and where a class action would otherwise be allowed under Rule 23 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure.(2) Class action applications, motions, and procedures following certification of a contested case for hearing shall be governed by Rule 23 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and any Montana law governing class actions.NEW, 2008 MAR p. 2636, Eff. 12/25/08.49-2-204, 49-3-106, MCA; IMP, 49-2-505, 49-3-315, MCA;