The bill amends Section 71-3-1203 of the Montana Code Annotated, which pertains to the enforcement of liens. Key changes include the specification that lien enforcement actions can be filed in "a court of competent jurisdiction in the county" rather than just the district court of the county. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for the issuance or service of a summons when a claim is made under this section, allowing an order to show cause to serve as a substitute. This order does not require prior notice or service of process on the property owner before its issuance.

Further revisions include adjustments to the timeline for serving the order to show cause, which must now be served at least 21 days before the hearing date, as opposed to the previous requirement of 5 days. The bill also clarifies the affidavit requirements for lien claims and allows property owners to contest any matters regarding the sale of the property in a court of competent jurisdiction. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the lien enforcement process and clarify procedural requirements.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 71-3-1203
SB0373_1(1): 71-3-1203
SB0373_1(2): 71-3-1203
SB0373_1(3): 71-3-1203
SB0373_1(4): 71-3-1203
SB0373_1(5): 71-3-1203
SB0373_1: 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(1): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(10): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(11): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(12): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(13): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(14): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(2): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(3): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(4): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(5): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(6): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(7): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(8): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X(9): 71-3-1203
SB0373_X: 71-3-1203