The bill amends Section 3-6-103 of the Montana Code Annotated to increase the monetary cap for certain actions brought before municipal courts. Specifically, it raises the limit for actions related to the collection of money due to or from the city, as well as for various other civil actions, from $25,000 to $50,000. This change applies to actions involving breaches of official bonds, contracts, damages, enforcement of forfeited recognizances, collections on appeal bonds, and recovery of personal property belonging to the city.

In addition to the increase in monetary limits, the bill maintains the municipal court's jurisdiction, which is coordinated with the justices' courts of the county. The municipal court retains exclusive original jurisdiction over civil and criminal actions as specified in the law, and it continues to have concurrent jurisdiction with the district court for certain actions. The bill aims to enhance the municipal court's capacity to handle a broader range of financial disputes involving the city, thereby streamlining the legal process for such cases.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-6-103