2017 Montana Code Annotated
TITLE 70. PROPERTY
CHAPTER 24. RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT OF 1977
Part 4. Remedies
70-24-442. Attorney fees -- costs

Universal Citation: MT Code § 70-24-442 (2017)

70-24-442. Attorney fees -- costs. (1) In an action on a rental agreement or arising under this chapter, reasonable attorney fees, together with costs and necessary disbursements, may be awarded to the prevailing party notwithstanding an agreement to the contrary.

(2) As used in this section, "prevailing party" means the party in whose favor final judgment is rendered.

History: En. 42-417 by Sec. 17, Ch. 313, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 42-417.

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