Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-116
Verification Of Complaint And Answer
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The complaint and answer must be verified. If new matter be set up in the answer, it is deemed denied.
Montana Code § 70-27-116 establishes a procedural requirement for eviction (unlawful detainer) proceedings: both the complaint filed by the party initiating the action and the answer filed in response must be formally verified—meaning signed under oath or affirmation attesting to their truthfulness. Additionally, if the answer introduces new factual allegations beyond what the complaint raised, those new matters are automatically treated as denied by the opposing party without requiring a separate written response.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-116, a landlord initiating an unlawful detainer action generally ensures that the complaint is properly verified—sworn to and signed in accordance with court requirements—before filing. Operators familiar with this provision understand that any new factual matter raised in a tenant's answer is automatically deemed denied, so no additional pleading is typically needed to contest it. Working with a court clerk or legal professional to confirm proper verification format helps avoid procedural defects that could delay the proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-116 gives tenants the right to file a verified answer—a sworn written response—to an eviction complaint, and any new facts a tenant raises in that answer are automatically treated as disputed without the landlord needing to file a separate denial. Understanding this procedural protection can be relevant when raising defenses in an eviction case. Tenants who want to understand how verification requirements affect their specific answer may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Montana eviction procedure.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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