Montana Case Commentaries

Montana Supreme Court Reinforces Standards for Self-Representation and Upholds Confrontation Rights Against Remote Testimony

Date: Dec 19, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Reinforces Standards for Self-Representation and Upholds Confrontation Rights Against Remote Testimony Introduction In the landmark case of State of Montana v. Lavodrick Terelle...

Statute of Frauds and Unjust Enrichment in Property Quieting Title Actions: Comprehensive Analysis of Taylor v. Taylor (2024)

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Statute of Frauds and Unjust Enrichment in Property Quieting Title Actions: Comprehensive Analysis of Taylor v. Taylor (2024) Introduction Taylor v. Taylor (2024 MT 297) is a significant case...

Denying Suppression Hearings and the "Opening the Door" Doctrine: Insights from State v. Reinke

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Denying Suppression Hearings and the "Opening the Door" Doctrine: Insights from State v. Reinke Introduction In the case of State of Montana v. Frank Wayne Reinke (2024 MT 299), the Supreme Court of...

Montana Supreme Court Clarifies Speedy Trial Rights: Defendant's Extensive Motion Practice May Indicate Lack of Interest in Quick Proceedings

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Clarifies Speedy Trial Rights: Defendant's Extensive Motion Practice May Indicate Lack of Interest in Quick Proceedings Introduction In the case of State of Montana v. Skyler L....

Affirmation of Prosecutorial Immunity and Proper Defendant Designation in Civil Tort Litigation

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Affirmation of Prosecutorial Immunity and Proper Defendant Designation in Civil Tort Litigation Introduction In the case of Walter Joey Overstreet v. Eric Fetterhoff et al., the plaintiff, Walter...

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Speedy Trial Motion in Lehrkamp Case

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Speedy Trial Motion in Lehrkamp Case Introduction In the landmark case State of Montana v. Scott Alan Lehrkamp, the Supreme Court of Montana addressed the...

Montana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Probable Cause Timeliness and Sentence Consistency

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Probable Cause Timeliness and Sentence Consistency Introduction In the landmark decision State of Montana v. Dustin Lee Seyler, the Montana Supreme...

Affirmation of Denial of Motion to Suppress in Drug Possession Case: Insights from STATE OF MONTANA v. LAWRENCE JOHN JAKUB

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Affirmation of Denial of Motion to Suppress in Drug Possession Case: Insights from State of Montana v. Lawrence John Jakub Introduction The case of State of Montana v. Lawrence John Jakub (2024 MT...

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against SB 99: Reinforcing the Right to Privacy in Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against SB 99: Reinforcing the Right to Privacy in Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Introduction The case of Phoebe Cross et al. v. State of...

Affirmation of Effective Voir Dire Procedures: Analysis of Montana Supreme Court's Decision in Hardman v. State

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Affirmation of Effective Voir Dire Procedures: Analysis of Montana Supreme Court's Decision in Hardman v. State Introduction In Hardman v. State, the Montana Supreme Court addressed critical issues...

Montana Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Treatment Court Mandates in Sentencing

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Treatment Court Mandates in Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of State of Montana v. Pablo Antonio Villalobos (2024 MT 301), the Supreme Court...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Public Employee Labor Practices: Insights from City of Great Falls v. International Association of Firefighters, Local #8

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Public Employee Labor Practices: Insights from City of Great Falls v. International Association of Firefighters, Local #8 Introduction The Montana Supreme...

Montana Supreme Court Affirms Time-Barred Claims and Legislative Control Over P.L. 280 Reimbursements in Lake County v. State of Montana

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Affirms Time-Barred Claims and Legislative Control Over P.L. 280 Reimbursements in Lake County v. State of Montana Introduction In the landmark case of Lake County v. State of...

Revocation of Suspended Sentence for Absconding: Analysis of State v. Headdress

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Revocation of Suspended Sentence for Absconding: Analysis of State of Montana v. Headdress Introduction State of Montana v. Craig Thomas Headdress, 2024 MT 285, is a significant case adjudicated by...

Strict Compliance Required for Persistent Felony Offender Designation: Insights from State v. Ned Bryant Gardner

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Strict Compliance Required for Persistent Felony Offender Designation: Insights from State of Montana v. Ned Bryant Gardner Introduction In State of Montana v. Ned Bryant Gardner, the Supreme Court...

The Duty to Preserve Arguments for Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of MT 289

Date: Dec 9, 2024

The Duty to Preserve Arguments for Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Montana v. Nancy Jeanne Cahoon (2024 MT 289) Introduction State of Montana v. Nancy Jeanne Cahoon (2024 MT 289) is a...

Analysis of STATE OF MONTANA v. RYAN HILL: Procedural Adherence in Sentence Revocation

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Procedural Adherence in Sentence Revocation: An In-Depth Analysis of STATE OF MONTANA v. RYAN HILL Introduction The case of STATE OF MONTANA v. RYAN HILL delves into the intricacies of the appellate...

Montana Supreme Court Reaffirms Arbitration Authority in Police Employment Termination

Date: Dec 8, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Reaffirms Arbitration Authority in Police Employment Termination Introduction The Montana Supreme Court recently adjudicated a pivotal case involving the termination of Rhonda...

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Venue in Felony Theft Case: State v. Dooling

Date: Dec 8, 2024

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Venue in Felony Theft Case: State v. Dooling Introduction In the case of State of Montana v. Saul James Dooling (2024 MT 286), the Supreme Court of Montana addressed a...

Affirmation of Order of Protection in DuCharme v. Brick: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Dec 8, 2024

Affirmation of Order of Protection in DuCharme v. Brick: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction DuCharme v. Brick (2024 MT 288) represents the sixth judicial appearance of Jennifer Brick before the...