Rule 85.Title

Enacted effective October 1, 2011 · Last verified June 26, 2026

In one sentenceRule 85 gives the rules their name: they are the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure, which may be cited as M. R. Civ. P.

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These rules shall be known as the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and may be cited as M. R. Civ. P.

Plain-English Summary

The final naming rule: these rules are officially the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and may be cited as M. R. Civ. P. (Montana courts use that short form; the national Bluebook form is “Mont. R. Civ. P.”) The citation identifies the rule set whenever a brief, motion, or opinion refers to one of these rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official citation for these rules?

They are the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure, cited within Montana as M. R. Civ. P. (the Bluebook form is Mont. R. Civ. P.).

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: titlecitationm. r. civ. p.