§ 25-31-401 Repealed
§ 25-31-402 Security for costs
§ 25-31-403 Repealed
§ 25-31-404 Repealed
§ 25-31-405 Designating unknown person as defendant
§ 25-31-406 Time for answer or appearance
§ 25-31-407 Repealed
§ 25-31-408 Repealed
§ 25-31-409 Limitation on dismissal — alias summons

Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 25 > Chapter 31 > Part 4 - Commencement of Action -- Summons

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203