1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 1
  3. CHAPTER 1
  4. Part 1
  5. 1-1-108 Common law -- applicability of

Montana Code Annotated 2017

TITLE 1. GENERAL LAWS AND DEFINITIONS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Part 1. Meaning of Law

Common Law -- Applicability Of

1-1-108. Common law -- applicability of. In this state there is no common law in any case where the law is declared by statute. But where not so declared, if the same is applicable and of a general nature and not in conflict with the statutes, the common law shall be the law and rule of decision.

History: En. Sec. 3452, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8060, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 10703, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 10703, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 12-104.