Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-502
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27-2-502 Definitions
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27-2-502 . Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Claim" means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute.
(2) "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or a political subdivision of any of them.
(1) "Claim" means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute.
(2) "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or a political subdivision of any of them.
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