Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust
Montana Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Nelson
This is an appeal from the findings of fact, conclusions of law, judgment and injunction order of the Fourteenth Judicial District Court, Meagher County, which, following a bench trial, awarded Respondents Warnack and McDonald, as well as nonparty Melvin E. (Bud) Dawson, an easement for various purposes over, across and through the lands owned by the Appellants. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
The following issues are raised on appeal:
1. Did the District Court err in granting a prescriptive easement to a nonparty?
2. Did the District Court err in…
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