§ 25-35-701 Proceedings to be informal
§ 25-35-702 Witnesses — evidence — subpoena power
§ 25-35-703 Record of proceedings

Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 25 > Chapter 35 > Part 7 - The Trial

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.