Justices Spar as Montana Supreme Court Rules Against Gianforte on Attorney Fee Question

Justices spar as Montana Supreme Court rules against Gianforte on attorney fee question

Over about half the ruling, several justices turned somewhat away from the underlying case and responded to each other over the perception of politics on the court.

Montana Supreme Court: When the public’s right to know is vindicated, attorneys fees should follow

In a sprawling, 61-page decision that had about as many opinions attached to it as members of Montana’s highest court, a majority of justices said that the State of Montana, specifically the governor’s office, should pay attorneys fees in a…

Montana SupCo ruling strengthens Constitutional right-to-know

The Montana Supreme Court further strengthened the right-to-know provided in the Montana Constitution by clarifying when judges can award court fees to plaintiffs who prevail in lawsuits against the state government. Continue reading…