25-35-608. Fees. (1) The clerk of the justice's court shall collect a fee of: (a) $20 from the plaintiff upon the filing of the sworn complaint; and (b) $10 from the defendant upon the defendant's appearance and contesting of the complaint or execution of a counterclaim. (2) The laws relating to paupers' affidavits apply to actions before the small claims court. History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 586, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 26, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 514, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 339, L. 2013.
Montana Legal Code
§ 25-35-608
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