25-15-106. Trial of issues — limit on verdict. The issues formed may be tried as in other cases. However, when the defendant denies in the answer any liability on the obligation upon which the judgment was rendered, if a verdict is found against the defendant, the judgment may not be in excess of the amount remaining unsatisfied on the original judgment, with interest on that amount.

Terms Used In Montana Code 25-15-106

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.