Benton v. State

Opinion

01/22/2025

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 24-0625

DA 24-0625 _________________

MARK EUGENE BENTON,

Plaintiff and Appellant,

v. ORDER

STATE OF MONTANA,

Defendant and Appellee. _________________

The record was filed for purposes of this appeal on December 6, 2024. The opening brief is now overdue. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Appellant shall prepare, file, and serve the opening brief on appeal no later than February 21, 2025. Failure to file the brief within that time will result in dismissal of this appeal with prejudice and without further notice. The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this Order to all parties.

Electronically signed by: Cory Swanson Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court January 22 2025