Bridger

The Bridger City Court does hear civil cases.  See the court rules for details.  Please note that neither the judge nor the court clerk can give legal advice.  It is prohibited by law.  They may only assist you by giving the necessary forms, handouts, and advising you of the options available to you to pursue or defend a civil action.  You have the legal right to obtain an attorney at any time during the proceedings.

Can I file a lawsuit in Bridger City Court?

Yes - if the plaintiff is you yourself.

No - if the plaintiff is a business or organization or another person. In these cases an attorney must file the lawsuit for you.

How much does it cost?

To file a lawsuit costs $50. If you have been sued, it costs $30 to file your answer.

Who can I sue?

You can sue a person who lives in Bridger.

You can sue a person who does not live in the state of Montana.

You can sue a Montana corporation that has a place of business in Bridger.

You can sue a business that is not incorporated in Montana.

What can I sue for?

You can sue for money arising out of a contract or obligation.  You can do this if performance of the obligation occurred in Bridger or was paid for in Bridger even if none of the parties live here or have a place of business here.

You can sue to recover damages to personal property or real property (as long as the title is not an issue).

You can sue to recover damanges from personal injury.  You can do these if the injury happened in Bridger even if none of the parties live here or have a place of business here.

You can sue to recover possession of personal property.  You can do this if the property was found in Bridger even if none of the parties live in or have a place of business here.

You can sue for landlord-tennant issues.

How do I Get Started?

You can review the basic stages in a civil action.