Whitehawk v. Clark

Plaintiffs, Phil Whitehawk and Connie Bellet (Whitehawks), appeal from a jury verdict rendered in the Sixth Judicial District, Park County, the Honorable Byron L. Robb presiding, in favor of the defendant, Stan Clark. Plaintiffs initiated the action seeking to recover damages for the destruction of personal property. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The Whitehawks rented a log cabin and four outbuildings located near Wilsall, Montana, from the defendant Stan Clark. The Whitehawks resided in the cabin and used the outbuildings to store various personal items, including art work, musical…