How Damages Allocation rules vary in Montana

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Published April 29, 2025 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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US-MT comparative fault rule

The controlling primary authority for US-MT damages allocation authority (Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-702) is 27-1-702.

27-1-702. 27-1-702. Comparative negligence -- extent to which contributory negligence bars recovery in action for damages, MCA Toggle navigation MCA Contents Search Help Part Contents Previous Section Next Section MCA Contents TITLE 27 CHAPTER 1 Part 7 27-1-702 Comparative negligence -- extent to which contributory negligence bars recovery in action for damages Montana Code Annotated 2025 TITLE 27. CIVIL LIABILITY, REMEDIES, AND LIMITATIONS CHAPTER 1. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDIES -- LIABILITY Part 7. Liability Comparative Neglig

Source-backed allocation summary

US-MT damages allocation controlling authority under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-702.

This source-backed page does not certify limitation periods, damages caps, case-law exceptions, or calculator formula assumptions beyond the quoted statutory allocation rule.

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Sources

27-1-702 — Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-702

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