Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 9821. Attorney(S) Mouat Overfelt, Billings, John W. Mahan, Helena, for Judges Per Curiam. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. STATE OF MONTANA, PLAINTIFF, v. WILLIAM J. NELSON, DEFENDANT. Per Curiam. The petition of William J. Nelson for writ of habeas corpus is hereby denied and the proceeding dismissed without prejudice.