Belcher v. Department of State Lands

Herb Belcher appeals from an order of the Fourth Judicial District Court, Honorable Douglas G. Harkin presiding, that granted summary judgment under Rule 56(c), M.R.Civ.P., for the defendant, Department of State Lands. Because our review of the record shows that there were no material issues of fact and because the law is squarely behind the defendant, this Court will affirm the judgment of the District Court.

Belcher filed suit against the Department on February 19, 1985, alleging that the Department had acted without just cause when it dismissed him from employment on April 3, 1984. He also…