Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Montana
Jurisdiction
Does the Capital (Helena,MT) have jurisdiction to hear any small claims within its State? Can a person file small claims if the deffendant(s) main office is out of state, but a branch office is in my state? (Main office in Oregon but branch office in Montana)
Asked on 7/06/00, 2:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Oliver
Oliver Law Firm, P.C.
Re: Jurisdiction
To acquire jurisdiction over a business that is out of state, the plaintiff must show that the business has significant ties to the state. If it has an office in Helena and does business there, then it can be sued in Montana. Also, if the business has a registered agent within Montana, that is the person to serve process on.
Jeff Turner
Oliver Law Firm
248-7577
Answered on 9/08/00, 1:03 pm
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