Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 26 > Part 3 – Procedure Upon Return of Writ


§ 27-26-301	Time for return and hearing
§ 27-26-302	Answer of adverse party
§ 27-26-303	Jury trial
§ 27-26-304	Applicant’s response to answer
§ 27-26-305	Motion for new trial
§ 27-26-306	Argument to proceed if no new trial
§ 27-26-307	Procedure when there is no answer or no material issue of fact

Allegation: something that someone says happened.
Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Writ: means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer. See Montana Code 1-1-202