Montana Code 25-35-608. Fees

25-35-608. Fees. (1) The clerk of the justice’s court shall collect a fee of:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 25-35-608

Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

(a)$20 from the plaintiff upon the filing of the sworn complaint; and

(b)$10 from the defendant upon the defendant’s appearance and contesting of the complaint or execution of a counterclaim.

(2)The laws relating to paupers’ affidavits apply to actions before the small claims court.

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