Mont. Code Ann. § 28-2-402
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28-2-402 What constitutes duress
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28-2-402 . What constitutes duress. Duress consists in:
(1) unlawful confinement of the person of the party, of the husband or wife of such party, or of an ancestor, descendant, or adopted child of such party, husband, or wife;
(2) unlawful detention of the property of any such person; or
(3) confinement of such person, lawful in form but fraudulently obtained or fraudulently made unjustly harassing or oppressive.
(1) unlawful confinement of the person of the party, of the husband or wife of such party, or of an ancestor, descendant, or adopted child of such party, husband, or wife;
(2) unlawful detention of the property of any such person; or
(3) confinement of such person, lawful in form but fraudulently obtained or fraudulently made unjustly harassing or oppressive.
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