# M. R. Civ. P. 1: Rule 1. Scope of Rules

> Montana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** M. R. Civ. P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope of Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Montana Court Rules / Montana Rules of Civil Procedure / M. R. Civ. P. 1

## Text

Scope of Rules.
These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the district courts of the state of Montana, including probate proceedings, unless specifically provided to the contrary in the Uniform Probate Code; and except as stated in Rule 81. They should be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding.

## Nearby sections

- [M. R. Civ. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R1.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 2 Rule 2. One form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R2.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 3 Rule 3. Commencing an Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R3.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 4 Rule 4. Persons Subject to Jurisdiction; Process; Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R4.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Limited Representation Permitted -- Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R4_1.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 4.2 Rule 4.2. Notice of Limited Appearance and Withdrawal as Attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R4_2.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 5 Rule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings and other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R5.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Constitutional Challenge to a Statute -- Notice and Intervention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R5_1.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 5.2 Rule 5.2. Privacy Protection for Filings Made With the Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R5_2.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 6 Rule 6. Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R6.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R7.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 7.1 Rule 7.1. Disclosure Statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R7_1.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R8.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R9.md)

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