Hayworth v. School District No. 19

Michael and Judy Hayworth brought an action against School District No. 19 in Rosebud County, Montana, alleging that school officials failed to provide a safe environment for their two children, Matthew and Heidi. The School District moved for summary judgment and their motion was granted. From this judgment, the Hayworths appeal. We affirm.

The issues on appeal are:

1. Whether it was reversible error for a successor District Court Judge, who sat after retirement of the first judge, to rule on a motion for summary judgment previously denied by the first judge in light of a subsequent decision…