City of Hardin v. Myers

Vicki Lynn Myers was charged with driving while intoxicated in Hardin, Montana, on September 6,1980. At that time, she was given a notice to appear and complaint which stated the location of the offense as “Third Street” and listed the plaintiff as the City of Hardin. On October 2,1980, Myers moved the City Court of Hardin to dismiss the charge claiming the complaint made no specific allegation of place, and, therefore, did not confer jurisdiction on the City Court. The motion was denied, a jury trial held and Myers found guilty.

Myers appealed the guilty verdict. The District Court ordered…