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Montana — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for trespass

Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(1)

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Trespass Statute Of Limitations in Montana

Montana's statute of limitations for trespass claims is set at three years under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(1). This governing authority establishes the specific time window within which a trespass action must be commenced in Montana courts. The three-year period applies to claims involving unlawful entry or interference with another's property rights. The statute provides the exclusive rule for calculating when this limitations period begins and what exceptions, if any, may apply. For a complete understanding of how this three-year period is measured and any applicable conditions, the official source contains the full statutory text. The worked example below demonstrates the calculation using the verified three-year figure. To estimate how this rule applies to a specific situation, the DocketMath calculator can provide a tailored result.

Governing authority

In Montana, the statute of limitations rule is set by Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(1). The verified packet cites Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(1) (https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0020/0270-0020-0020-0020.html).

Deadline example

For a Montana trespass limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(1) (https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0270/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0020/0270-0020-0020-0020.html).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the trespass statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.