Legal Opinion
Nelson v. Driscoll
Montana Supreme Court
Decided November 7, 1997No. 97-222PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*356OPINION AND ORDER
Plaintiff Stephen Nelson (Stephen) appealed an order of the District Court for the Second Judicial District, Silver Bow County, denying his motion for reconsideration. Defendants Mark Driscoll and Butte-Silver Bow County (Driscoll or collectively the County) filed a motion to dismiss the appeal on the basis that the Notice of Appeal was not timely filed.
Background
In the early morning hours of February 2, 1995, Stephen and his wife Trina were out drinking at a local casino. Around closing time, Trina tried to drive herself and Stephen home in their car. The roads were very icy…
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