Statutes and Statutory Interpretation: Definitions

MONTANA SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Glaude v. State Compensation Ins. Fund, 271 Mont. 136, 894 P.2d 940 (05/04/95) This section states that “whenever the meaning of a word or phrase is defined in any part of this code, such definition is applicable to the same word or phrase wherever it occurs, except where a contrary intention plainly appears.” In the circumstances of this case, to properly determine who qualifies as an employee of the alleged employer under section 39-71-405(1), MCA (1993), reference must be made to section 39-71-117(4), MCA (1993).

MONTANA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT DECISIONS

Drake v. Montana State Fund and Hilbert v. Montana State Fund [01/19/11] 2011 MTWCC 2 The Court interpreted the reference to the “current edition” of the Guides found within § 39-71-711, MCA, to mean the Guides in effect at the time an injured worker reaches MMI since the Court found this to be the most reasonable interpretation of the term “current edition.”

Drake v. Montana State Fund and Hilbert v. Montana State Fund [01/19/11] 2011 MTWCC 2 Since an impairmentThe Court interpreted the reference to the “current edition” of the Guides found within § 39-71-711, MCA, to mean the Guides in effect at the time an injured worker reaches MMI since the Court found this to be the most reasonable interpretation of the term “current edition.” rating occurs after an injured worker reaches MMI, the Court interpreted the reference to the “latest edition . . . of the Guides” found within § 39-71-703(1), MCA, to be the latest edition in existence at the time the worker reaches MMI.