Mont. Code § 25-4-301

Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 25-4-301 - Pleading statute of limitations

In pleading the statute of limitations, it is not necessary to state the facts showing the defense, but it may be stated generally that the cause of action is barred by the provisions of section .... (giving the number of the section and subsection thereof, if it is so divided, relied upon). If such allegation be controverted, the party pleading must establish, on the trial, the facts showing that the cause of action is so barred.

§ 25-4-301, MCA

En. Sec. 103, p. 64, L. 1877; re-en. Sec. 103, 1st Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 105, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 749, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6575, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9173, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 458; re-en. Sec. 9173, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-3810.