Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 7 > Part 1 – General Provisions
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| § 27-7-101 | When and in what court controversy may be submitted |
| § 27-7-102 | Action by court |
| § 27-7-103 | Entry of judgment — costs |
| § 27-7-104 | Enforcement of judgment — appeal |
Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 27 > Chapter 7 > Part 1 - General Provisions
- 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.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.