27-18-406. Money, credits, or other property in control of public officer or board. Money, credits, or other property belonging to or due and owing to another, in the possession of or under the control of a public officer or board, including all officers or boards of a county, municipal corporation, and school district or state board or state government, may be attached or garnished while in possession or under control by making service, as provided in this part, upon the clerk of the county or presiding officer of the board of county commissioners, the city clerk or mayor of a municipal corporation, or the clerk of the board of school trustees or presiding officer of the board of trustees.

Terms Used In Montana Code 27-18-406

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201