VENUE of tort claims against former trustee proper in Missoula Co. pursuant to Uniform Trust Code as the Trust’s new principal place of business, even though Flathead Co. could also be a proper venue based on torts allegedly committed there… Halligan affirmed. [Read more…]
Trust, ambiguous agreement, extrinsic instructions
TRUST: Ambiguous Trust Agreement as to Survivor’s Trust and Decedent’s Trust should be interpreted in light of extrinsic Trustee Instructions and Trust Summary, resulting in interest in assets by new wife… Siblings did not forfeit interest in Trust under no-contest provisions… Tucker reversed, affirmed. [Read more…]
Probate, income from 2032A property
PROBATE: Beneficiary of ranch including 2032A property also entitled to income from 2032A property, properly allowed to object to amended final accounting which distributed income to siblings as part of residuary estate… H. Brown affirmed. [Read more…]
DUI, automatism defense, “date rape” drug
DUI: Defendant claiming impairment by “date rape” drug may put on automatism defense if able to make out prima facie case… Larson reversed. [Read more…]
Contract judgment, airport advertising
BENCH JUDGMENT: Advertiser who furnished airport banner responsible for maintaining/removing it, breached contract by [Read more…]