State Ex Rel. Montana Citizens for the Preservation of Citizens' Rights v. Waltermire

Plaintiffs and relators filed an original proceeding in this Court for a writ of injunction and other appropriate relief to prevent Constitutional Amendment Initiative 30, the “liability limits initiative,” from appearing on the November 1986 Montana election ballot. In an order dated October 7, 1986 (copy of order attached to this opinion), this Court denied the plaintiff’s application for relief. This opinion explains the reasons for that order.

The issues are:

1. What initiative matters are appropriate for exercise of the Court’s pre-election jurisdiction?

2. Is the Initiative invalid because…