McGrath v. Dore

Petitioner brought this action in the District Court, Silver Bow County, seeking a writ of mandamus and a declaratory judgment against respondent Department of Revenue. Respondent moved for a change of venue to Lewis and Clark County. The District Court, Honorable James D. Freebourn presiding, denied the motion. Respondent appeals.

*179The pertinent facts are:

Petitioner is the Silver Bow County Assessor. By his application for a writ of mandamus and affidavit in support, petitioner contends respondent is responsible to pay him the full amount of his salary, alleged to be $13,347 per year, and has…