Audit Services, Inc. v. Systad

The appellant, Audit Services, Inc. (Audit Services), assignee of claims owed to the Montana Operating Engineers’ Trust, brought an action in the Third Judicial District, Deer Lodge County, for contributions allegedly owed by respondent, Lloyd A. Systad (Systad) to the Union’s trust funds. The District Court found that Systad had no obligation under the Special Union Agreement to contribute to the trust. Audit Services appeals. Systad cross-appeals on the District Court’s order denying attorney’s fees. We reverse and remand.

We conclude the following issue is dispositive:

Did the District Court…