Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 31 > Part 1 – General Provisions
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| § 27-31-101 | Petition for change of name of natural person |
| § 27-31-102 | Petition for change of name of nonprofit corporation |
| § 27-31-103 | District court jurisdiction |
Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 31 > Part 1 - General Provisions
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205