(a) Depositing Property. If any part of the relief sought is a money judgment or the disposition of a sum of money or some other deliverable thing, a party -- on notice to every other party and by leave of court -- may deposit with the court all or part of the money or thing, whether or not that party claims any of it. The depositing party must deliver to the clerk a copy of the order permitting deposit.
Rule 67.Deposit into Court
Enacted effective October 1, 2011 · Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 67 lets a party, by leave of court and on notice, deposit with the court money or property that is the subject of the dispute, with the funds handled under Montana's statutory provisions.
Full Text of Rule 67
(b) Investing and Withdrawing Funds. Money paid into court under this rule must be deposited and withdrawn in accordance with the provisions of Title 25, Chapter 8.
Plain-English Summary
When part of the relief sought is money or some other deliverable thing, Rule 67 lets a party — on notice and by leave of court — deposit all or part of that money or thing with the court, whether or not the party claims any of it. This is useful when a party wants to stop the running of interest or simply place disputed funds in neutral hands. Money paid into court is deposited and withdrawn under Title 25, Chapter 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I deposit disputed money with the court?
Yes. With the court's leave and on notice to the other parties, you may deposit all or part of a disputed sum or thing with the court.
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: deposit into courtdeposit funds