Mont. Code Ann. § 25-4-111

Lost papers

If an original pleading or paper be lost, the court may authorize a copy thereof to be filed and used instead of the original.

History:
En. Sec. 1891, C. Civ. Proc. 1895
Re-en. Sec. 7184, Rev. C. 1907
Re-en. Sec. 9817, R.C.M. 1921
Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1045
Re-en. Sec. 9817, R.C.M. 1935
R.C.M. 1947, 93-8702.