Rule 84.Forms
Enacted effective October 1, 2011 · Last verified June 26, 2026
Full Text of Rule 84
Plain-English Summary
Rule 84 blesses a set of model forms: the forms in the Appendix to the rules suffice under the rules and illustrate the simplicity and brevity that the rules contemplate. A litigant who follows an applicable form can be confident it meets the rules' requirements, and the forms serve as a reminder that pleadings and papers are meant to be plain and concise rather than ornate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there official forms for Montana civil procedure?
Yes. The forms in the Appendix to the rules suffice under the rules and illustrate the simplicity and brevity the rules contemplate.
What is the point of including the forms in the Appendix?
Rule 84 says the forms both suffice under the rules and illustrate the simplicity and brevity the rules contemplate — they double as a compliance safe harbor and as a model for how plain a pleading or paper should be.