Douglas v. Judge

Appellant brought this action in the district court, Lewis and Clark County, seeking a declaratory judgment that Chapter 533, Laws of 1975, is unconstitutional. On cross motions for summary judgment, the district court held the challenged'legislation to be valid and enforceable. Appellant appeals the district court ruling to this Court.

Appellant is a citizen of the United States and the State of Montana and is a resident of Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Appellant owns both real and personal property in Lewis and Clark County, and pays taxes thereon. Appellant is also a registered elector…