Montana Legal News
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Mont.: Supreme Court hearing on stage at UM as man's court appearance in dispute
KPVI News: "The question of whether a man's failure to appear for a routine court appearance was enough to override his constitutional right to a jury trial took center stage Friday at the University of Montana." -
Montana Supreme Court orders new trial for Helena man found guilty after using truck, boat to stop high-speed chase
KTVH News: "The Montana Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in the case of a Helena man who was found guilty of misdemeanor charges after he used his truck and boat to stop a high-speed chase." -
Montana Supreme Court explains 2018 ruling in Bullock's easement case against Fox
Helena Independent Record: "The Montana Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in a conservation easement case that pitted Gov. Steve Bullock against Attorney General Tim Fox came down to the definition of the word 'acquire.'" -
Mont.: Billionaire brothers appeal 1882 central Montana water right to state Supreme Court
Billings Gazette: "A Petroleum County water right dating back to 1882 is again tied up in legal wrangling between one of Montana’s largest landowners and a Billings man." -
US Supreme Court won't take challenge to Montana campaign finance law
Montana Public Radio: "Montana's 2015 campaign finance law survived its biggest test Tuesday. The U.S. Supreme Court, without comment, declined to take up a case challenging the state's Disclose Act." -
Mont.: Curious find casts doubt on 1922 execution
Billings Gazette: "Even with a noose around his neck in a stockade behind the Missoula jail, Joe Vuckovich swore he hadn't murdered Mrs. Jerry Shea."