# Mont. Code Ann. § 70-20-303: 70-20-303 Grant conclusive -- exception for good faith purchaser

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T70_C20_P3_S70-20-303

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 70-20-303
- **Heading:** 70-20-303 Grant conclusive -- exception for good faith purchaser
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 70 / Chapter 20 / Part 3 / Section 70-20-303

## Text

70-20-303 . Grant conclusive -- exception for good faith purchaser. A grant of an estate in real property is conclusive against the grantor and against every one subsequently claiming under the grantor except a purchaser or encumbrancer who in good faith and for a valuable consideration acquires a title or lien by an instrument that is first duly recorded.

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