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Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-442

Attorney fees -- costs

Known as the The Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

The act spans §§ 70–70 (62 sections).

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

(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.

Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.