26-1-701. Legislative policy. The legislature declares that the health, welfare, and safety of the people of the state of Montana would be enhanced by the expeditious handling of liability claims. The legislature further declares that the handling of liability claims would be expedited if voluntary payment by or on behalf of one person to or on […]
26-1-702. Person defined. As used in this part, the word “person” includes any individual, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association, private or municipal corporation, the state and its political subdivisions. History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 222, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2201-8.
26-1-703. Voluntary partial payment of claim not an admission of fault or waiver. No voluntary partial payment of a claim against any person based on alleged liability of that person for injury to person, including death, or damage to property arising out of any occurrence shall be construed as an admission of fault or liability or […]
26-1-704. Fact of payment and amount inadmissible as evidence. The fact of any such voluntary payment or its amount shall not be admissible as evidence on the trial of any action arising out of such occurrence, whether on the issue of liability, the extent of the damage, or otherwise. History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 222, L. 1973; […]
26-1-705. Effect of payment upon final settlement. Upon final settlement between the parties of a claim arising out of such occurrence, the parties may make any agreement they wish with respect to all voluntary partial payments. History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 222, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2201-9(part).
26-1-706. Effect of payment on judgment. After entry of a judgment in an action for damages for personal injuries, including death, or for damage to property arising out of any occurrence, any voluntary partial payment theretofore made shall be treated as a credit against such judgment and shall be deductible from the amount of such judgment. […]
