# Mont. Code Ann. § 25-5-202: 25-5-202 Who may defend when spouse sued

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T25_C5_P2_S25-5-202

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 25-5-202
- **Heading:** 25-5-202 Who may defend when spouse sued
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Part 2 / Section 25-5-202

## Text

25-5-202 . Who may defend when spouse sued. If a husband and wife are sued together, each spouse may defend for the spouse's own right, and if the other spouse fails to defend, the spouse who does choose to defend may defend for the other spouse's right also.

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