§ 25-33-301 Trial de novo — pleadings — conduct of trial
§ 25-33-302 Procedure upon reversal on issue of law
§ 25-33-303 Appeal from judgment by default
§ 25-33-304 Dismissal of appeal upon delay — costs and damages
§ 25-33-305 Costs when appeal unsuccessful
§ 25-33-306 Effect of judgment of district court

Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 25 > Chapter 33 > Part 3 - Proceedings in District Court

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.