If no answer be made, the case must be heard on the papers of the applicant. If the answer raises only questions of law or puts in issue immaterial statements not affecting the substantial right of the parties, the court or judge must proceed to hear or fix a day for hearing the argument of the case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 27-26-307
Procedure when there is no answer or no material issue of fact
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