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Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-201

Trial By Jury

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Verified 10/22/2026 · Next check 11/21/2026
effective 10/22/2026MontanaEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-201
Whenever an issue of fact is presented by the pleadings, it must be tried by a jury unless such jury be waived as in other cases. The jury shall be formed in the same manner as other trial juries in the court in which the action is pending.
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Plain English

Montana Code Ann. § 70-27-201 establishes that when a landlord-tenant dispute involves contested factual questions raised in the pleadings, those questions are resolved by a jury trial rather than by a judge alone. A jury trial can be waived by the parties, consistent with the same rules that apply in other civil cases. The jury itself is selected and formed using the same procedures used for other trial juries in the court where the case is filed.

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For Property Managers

Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-201, property owners involved in eviction or other landlord-tenant litigation should be aware that disputed facts in the pleadings will generally be decided by a jury. Operators who understand this procedural framework typically work with legal counsel to assess whether waiving a jury trial makes sense given the nature of the factual disputes at issue. Knowing that jury formation follows standard court procedures can help landlords anticipate the timeline and process of litigation.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-201 gives tenants the right to have disputed factual issues in their case heard by a jury, rather than decided solely by a judge. This right can be waived, so tenants who want to preserve it should be mindful of the procedural rules and deadlines that govern jury demands in the court where the action is pending. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help renters understand how this procedural right fits into the broader context of their case.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-103
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-111
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-205

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
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Definitions
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Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0270/part_0020/section_0010/0700-0270-0020-0010.html
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