COLE v. FLATHEAD COUNTY

No. 88-407.

771 P.2d 97 (1989)

Ruth M. COLE, and the Cole Ranch, Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. FLATHEAD COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Montana, et al., Defendants and Respondents.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided March 13, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Patrick M. Springer, Kalispell, for plaintiffs and appellants.

Ted O. Lympus, Flathead County Atty., Jonathan B. Smith, Deputy County Atty., Kalispell, Samuel M. Warren, Worden, Thane & Haines, P.C., Missoula, for defendants and respondents.


SHEEHY, Justice.

Ruth M. Cole and the Cole Ranch appeal from an order of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County, granting summary judgment against them on their claim against the county. The judgment was granted in part because the Coles had failed to file an answer brief opposing the motion within the time provided by Rule 2, Montana Uniform District Court Rules.

After the order for summary judgment was granted, Ruth M. Cole and the...

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