Montana Code 46-18-601. Judgment in writing — lien
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46-18-601. Judgment in writing — lien. (1) The judgment shall be reduced to writing and signed by the judge.
Terms Used In Montana Code 46-18-601
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Judge: means a person who is vested by law with the power to perform judicial functions. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- Judgment: means an adjudication by a court that the defendant is guilty or not guilty, and if the adjudication is that the defendant is guilty, it includes the sentence pronounced by the court. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203
(2)A judgment that the defendant pay a fine or costs constitutes a lien upon the real estate of the defendant, which lien dates from the date of the defendant’s arrest.