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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-9-302 (2026)

Time For Filing -- Limitation Of Actions

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  5. 2-9-302 Time for filing -- limitation of actions

TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER 9. LIABILITY EXPOSURE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE

Part 3. Claims and Actions

Time For Filing -- Limitation Of Actions

2-9-302. Time for filing -- limitation of actions. A claim against the state or a political subdivision is subject to the limitation of actions provided by law.

History: En. 82-4312.1 by Sec. 7, Ch. 360, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4312.1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1979–2025 · leading case: Est. of Woody ex rel. Woody v. Big Horn Cnty., 2016 MT 180, 376 P.3d 127.
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Est. of Woody ex rel. Woody v. Big Horn Cnty., 2016 MT 180, 376 P.3d 127. · cites it 10× “” Section 2-9-302, MCA. ¶10 Section 2-9-301, MCA, sets forth administrative claim requirements for actions against the State and political subdivisions.”
Rouse v. Anaconda-Deer Lodge Cnty., 817 P.2d 690 (Mont. 1991). · cites it 2× “We hold that under §§ 2-9-302 and 27-2-209(3), MCA, the initial period of limitation for claims against a county is tolled upon timely filing of the claim and the six month period of limitation for filing an action in district court does not begin to run until the claimant…”
Nelson v. Twin Bridges High Sch., 593 P.2d 722 (Mont. 1979). · cites it 3× “1947, now section 2-9-302 MCA. The statute of limitations on personal injury actions remains at three years.”
Vehrs v. Moses, 716 P.2d 207 (Mont. 1986). · cites it 3× “Section 2-9-302, MCA, (1978) provides claim filing is governed by statutes of limitation governing other actions.”
Est. of Michael Ostby v. Yellowstone Cnty., No. 1:17-cv-00124 (D. Mont. Aug. 14, 2020). · cites it 2× “§ 2-9-302, MCA; Woody, 9; Rouse v. Anaconda-Deer Lodge Cnty.”
Sugg v. Boyer, No. 4:24-cv-00070 (D. Mont. Aug. 7, 2025). · cites it 2× “” Mont. Code Ann. § 2-9-302 . All claims against a political subdivision like Valley County must “be presented to and filed with the clerk or secretary of the political subdivision.”
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