Connick v. Judge

This is an original proceeding wherein plaintiff county commissioners of Lewis and Clark County seek a declaratory judgment as to whether the Montana Forty-Fourth Legislative Assembly levied a property tax for the years 1975 and 1976 for the support of the University System. This Court permitted the filing of the complaint and ordered service on the Governor, State Auditor, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Board of Regents.

The Governor filed an answer. The State Auditor appeared by brief. The issue raised is whether the Forty-Fourth Legislative Assembly levied a property tax for…