These rules govern an action in which the appointment of a receiver
is sought or a receiver sues or is sued. But the practice in administering an estate by a
receiver or a similar court-appointed officer must accord with Montana statutes and the
historical practice in Montana courts or local rule. An action in which a receiver has been
appointed may be dismissed only by court order.
Rule 66.Receivers
Enacted effective October 1, 2011 · Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 66 applies these rules to actions involving a receiver, requires the administration of a receivership to follow Montana statutes and historical practice, and provides that an action with an appointed receiver may be dismissed only by court order.
Full Text of Rule 66
Plain-English Summary
A receiver is a neutral custodian a court appoints to manage property or a business during litigation. Rule 66 provides that these rules govern an action in which a receiver's appointment is sought, or in which a receiver sues or is sued — but the actual administration of a receivership follows Montana statutes and historical practice (or local rule). And once a receiver has been appointed, the action may be dismissed only by court order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a case with a receiver be dismissed voluntarily?
No. An action in which a receiver has been appointed may be dismissed only by court order.
Source & verification. Reproduced verbatim from the Montana Code Annotated as
published by the State Law Library of Montana and the Montana Legislature. This rule has not been amended since its adoption.
Adopted by the Supreme Court of Montana (AF 07-0157). Last verified June 26, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: receiverreceivership