Equitable Distribution in Marital Dissolution: Analysis of In Re Marriage of Adrian G. Walls Introduction The case of In Re the Marriage of Adrian G. Walls addresses pivotal issues surrounding the...
Probationary Searches and the "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree": Insights from State v. New Introduction The case of State of Montana v. Douglas Leroy New, decided by the Supreme Court of Montana in...
Foreseeability and Proximate Cause in Montana Negligence Law: Busta v. Columbus Hospital Corp. Introduction The case of Ida O. Busta v. Columbus Hospital Corporation (276 Mont. 342) serves as a...
State v. Finley: Montana Supreme Court Refines Plain Error Doctrine and Reinforces Counsel Effectiveness Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Montana v. Daniel Felix Finley, the...
Reaffirmation of the Plain View Doctrine: STATE OF MONTANA v. Peng Y. Loh Introduction In STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. PENG Y. LOH, Defendant and Appellant (275 Mont. 460), the...
Non-Delegable Safety Duties and Limits on Indemnification: Montana Supreme Court in Slater v. Central Plumbing Introduction The case of Slater v. Central Plumbing and Heating Company presents a...
Montana Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Privacy Protections in Search and Seizure under State Constitution Introduction In State of Montana v. Bullock and Peterson, the Supreme Court of Montana...
Montana Supreme Court Affirms MHRA as Sole Remedy for Sexual Harassment Claims: Bruner v. Yellowstone County Introduction In Bruner v. Yellowstone County, the Supreme Court of Montana addressed...
Reynolds v. State of Montana: Refining the Standards for Investigatory Vehicle Stops Introduction Reynolds v. State of Montana, 272 Mont. 46 (1995), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Coal Seam Methane Gas Ownership: Montana Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in Carbon County v. Union Reserve Coal Co. Introduction The landmark case of Carbon County v. Union Reserve Coal Co.,...
Montana Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Independent Tort Actions of Emotional Distress in Sacco v. High Country Independent Press Introduction In the landmark case of Sacco v. High...
Clarifying Proximate Cause in Negligence Claims: Insights from Hatch v. State of Montana Department of Highways Introduction The case of Linda Joann Hatch, Individually and as Conservator of the...
Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets in Closely Held Family Corporations: Insights from In Re The Marriage of Mark D. Davies and Margaret M. Davies Introduction The Supreme Court of Montana...
Reaffirming Prescriptive Easement Requirements: Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust Introduction In the landmark decision of A.C. Warnack, Trustee of the A.C. Warnack Trust, and Kenneth R. McDonald v. The...
Clark v. Dussault: Upholding Grievance Procedures and Limiting Judicial Immunity for Court Officials Introduction Clark v. Dussault, 265 Mont. 479 (1994), is a landmark case in the Supreme Court of...
Coercion in Consent and Custodial Interrogations: Insights from Montana v. Rushton Introduction The Supreme Court of Montana's decision in State of Montana v. Richard T. Rushton, 264 Mont. 248...
Equitable Distribution in Marital Dissolution: Insights from In Re Marriage of Maedje Introduction The case of In Re the Marriage of Rick A. Maedje and Kim A. Maedje (263 Mont. 262) adjudicated by...
Proper Jury Instructions on Negligence Per Se: A Commentary on Hall v. Big Sky Lumber Supply Introduction The case of Leonard J. Hall v. Big Sky Lumber Supply, Inc. (261 Mont. 328) adjudicated by the...
Palmer by Diacon v. Farmers Insurance Exchange: Reinforcement of Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Protections in Bad Faith Actions Introduction Palmer by Diacon v. Farmers Insurance...
Limits on Double Recovery Against Government Entities and Employees: Insights from Mark STORY v. CITY OF BOZEMAN Introduction Mark Story d/b/a Mark Story Construction versus the City of Bozeman and...