The forms in the Appendix suffice under these rules and illustrate the
simplicity and brevity that these rules contemplate.
Rule 84.Forms
Enacted effective October 1, 2011 · Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 84 provides that the forms in the Appendix to the rules suffice and illustrate the simplicity and brevity the rules are meant to encourage.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 84 blesses a set of model forms: the forms in the Appendix to the rules suffice under the rules and illustrate the simplicity and brevity that the rules contemplate. A litigant who follows an applicable form can be confident it meets the rules' requirements, and the forms serve as a reminder that pleadings and papers are meant to be plain and concise rather than ornate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there official forms for Montana civil procedure?
Yes. The forms in the Appendix to the rules suffice under the rules and illustrate the simplicity and brevity the rules contemplate.
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. ·
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