Get MT Affidavit For Publication Of Summons 2002-2023

Service by publication can only be done for specific types of cases such as dissolution of marriage, property actions, and certain other cases where Montana statute allows this form of service. First, you need to file papers with the court to prove that you cannot find the other party to physically serve them.

(i) Responses to motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, or for summary judgment must be filed within 21 days after the motion was filed. (ii) Responses to all other motions must be filed within 14 days after the motion was filed.

The summons and complaint may be served on a non-infant or non-incompetent person in two ways: either by personally delivering Montana Process Service to the person or by serving it on an agent designated to receive Montana Process Service, in which case the agent must be given any additional notice required.

The summons shall be signed by the clerk, be under the seal of the court, contain the name of the court and the names of the parties, be directed to the defendant, state the name and address of the plaintiff's attorney, if any, otherwise the plaintiff's address, and the time within which these rules require the ...

(4) Acquisition of Jurisdiction. A court of this state may acquire personal jurisdiction over any person through service of process as provided in this rule or by statute, or by voluntary general appearance in an action by any person either personally or through an attorney or any other authorized person.