Fick v. Brown

¶1 Ronald N. Fick (Fick) appeals from the order of the Sixth Judicial District Court granting the Defendant’s motion to dismiss. We affirm the District Court and remand for imposition of sanctions. We consider the following issue on appeal:

¶2 Whether § 3-10-302, MCA, confers concurrent jurisdiction on justices’ and district courts for actions arising under the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977 (the ‘Landlord and Tenant Act’).

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶3 This case arises out of a previous landlord/tenant action filed in the Sixth Judicial District Court. Martyn v.…