Ward v. Johnson

¶1 Appellant Marla Ward appeals the Thirteenth Judicial District Court’s order granting Appellee Paul Johnson’s motion for change of venue to Pondera County, where Johnson resides. On the basis of controlling precedent, we reverse.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Whether the District Court erred in granting Johnson’s motion for a change of venue to his county of residence.

¶4 2. Whether application of Montana’s venue statutes violates Johnson’s right to equal protection of the law.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶5 On July 15, 2011, Ward filed suit seeking damages for…