Montana Title 70. Property § 70-6-412. Application of proceeds of sale

(1) After paying the expenses of sale, including the publication of notice, the storage or commission merchant or the carrier is authorized, out of the proceeds arising from the sale of the property, to retain the amount due the merchant or carrier for storage or freight, or both, due upon any property, and the excess, if any, must be paid over to the person entitled to the proceeds.

(2) All sales under this part vest the title to the property sold in the purchaser of the property.