26-1-605 Entries in official books and records prima facie evidence

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MT Code › Title 26 › Chapter 1 › Part 6 › Section 26-1-605

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26-1-605 . Entries in official books and records prima facie evidence. Entries in public or other official books or records made in the performance of the officer's duty by a public officer of this state or any other person in the performance of a duty specially enjoined by law are prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the book or record.

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