25-10-101 When costs allowed, of course, to plaintiff

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MT Code › Title 25 › Chapter 10 › Part 1 › Section 25-10-101

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25-10-101 . When costs allowed, of course, to plaintiff. Costs are allowed, of course, to the plaintiff upon a judgment in the plaintiff's favor in the following cases:

(1) in an action for the recovery of real property or damages to real property;

(2) in an action to recover the possession of personal property when the value of the property exceeds $50, with the value determined by the jury, court, or referee by whom the action is tried;

(3) in an action for the recovery of money or damages, exclusive of interest, when plaintiff recovers over $50;

(4) in a special proceeding;

(5) in an action that involves the title or possession or right of possession of real estate;

(6) in an action that involves the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, toll, or municipal fine;

(7) in quo warranto proceedings;

(8) in an action to foreclose a lien or pledge, to prevent or abate a nuisance, or for an injunction; or

(9) in an action for property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle if the plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees under 25-10-303 .

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25-10-101 When costs allowed, of course, to plaintiff · Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-101 | Frix