Hammer v. Justice Court

This is a petition in original jurisdiction for a declaratory judgment *36that Section 3-15-203(2), MCA and Rule 14.F, M.J.R.Civ.P. which require prepayment of jury fees in justice courts are unconstitutional.

This case arises out of a suit brought in Justice Court of Lewis and Clark County by 5-D’s Collections against William and Karla Hammer for $1,155.67 for medical services rendered by St. Peter’s Community Hospital. The Hammers requested a jury trial. They were notified that under Section 3-15-203, MCA and Rule 14.F, M.J.R.Civ.P., they must deposit a one-day jury fee of $144.00 with the…