Parrot Ditch v. Ashcraft

Opinion

06/03/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 23-0712

DA 23-0712 _________________

PARROT DITCH CO.,

Claimant/Objector and Appellant,

v.

NORMAN ASHCRAFT JR.; COURTNAY O. DUCHIN; CHARLES M. MILLER; PATTY A. ORDER MILLER,

Objectors and Appellees,

RAFANELLI PARTNERS LLP,

Notice of Intent to Appear. _________________

This Court reviews briefs to ensure compliance with the Montana Rules of Appellate Procedure. On January 25, 2024, this Court granted the City of Three Forks leave to file “an amicus curiae brief” pursuant to M. R. App. P. 12(7) “no later than the date on which appellant’s opening brief is due.” The City timely filed its amicus brief on March 21, 2024. The City’s “Reply Brief” filed electronically on May 31, 2024, is not authorized by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. IT IS ORDERED that the referenced brief is rejected. The Clerk is directed to provide a true copy of this Order to Amicus Curiae the City of Three Forks and all parties of record.

Electronically signed by: Dirk Sandefur Justice, Montana Supreme Court June 3 2024