Temple v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Appellant Joe Temple appeals the order and judgment of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Stillwater County, dismissing his complaint styled as an Equitable Bill of Discovery. We affirm.

*457We restate the issues on appeal as follows:

1. Is a cause of action known as an equitable bill of discovery cognizable under Montana law?

2. Did the District Court err in dismissing appellant’s complaint for an equitable bill of discovery pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), M.R.Civ.P.?

Joe Temple was employed by Chevron Resources Company as an equipment operator and was working in the Stillwater Mine on April 4,…