Magone v. Froehlich

LaDonna Froehlich (LaDonna) appeals from the findings of fact, conclusions of law and order of the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, denying her motion to vacate an order forfeiting three rifles and one shotgun. We reverse, concluding that LaDonna did not receive the service of summons and petition for forfeiture to which she was entitled under § 44-12-201(1), MCA, and that neither actual notice of the forfeiture hearing nor subsequent intervention cured the lack of required service.

We restate the issues on appeal as follows:

1. Was LaDonna entitled to service of summons and…