Castles v. State Ex Rel. Montana Department of Highways

Respondents brought this action in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, in and for Mineral County, before the Honorable Jack L. Green. Respondents sought an order declaring null and void a quitclaim deed executed by appellant Department of Highways (herein “Department”) transferring certain land located in Mineral County to appellants, the Clydes. Respondents also sought a writ of mandate to compel the Department to sell the land in dispute at a public sale. Respondents asserted a statutory right to acquire the property by meeting the highest bid at the public sale they…