# Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-104: 25-10-104 When costs of appeal discretionary

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T25_C10_P1_S25-10-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 25-10-104
- **Heading:** 25-10-104 When costs of appeal discretionary
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Part 1 / Section 25-10-104

## Text

25-10-104 . When costs of appeal discretionary. (1) In the following cases, the costs of appeal are in the discretion of the court:

(a) when a new trial is ordered;

(b) when a judgment is modified.

(2) In all other cases, the successful party shall recover from the other party the successful party's costs.

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