HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. O02-13ORDINANCE NO. O02-13
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.68.070 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS - PROCEEDINGS.
WHEREAS, changes have been recommended to bring the Laurel City Code into
compliance with state laws; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Laurel to pass such an
ordinance;
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, that the
LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE is hereby amended as is set forth below.
Chapter 2.68.070 shall be amended as follows:
2.68.070 Civil actions - Proceedings.
Proceedings in city court in civil actions shall be conducted as in justice's courts
and conform to the Montana Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure.
Civil actions are commenced by filing a complaint.
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City
council and approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on
February 19 , 2002, by Alderman 0akes
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 19th day
of Iq,arch ~ 2002, upon motion of Alderman Dart
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19th day o/~ Hatch
ATTEST:
Mary KffEmbleton, Clerk-Treasurer
hn E. J¢on, Jr.,""Ma~or
,2002.