State Ex Rel. Ryan v. Cahill

This is the latest in a series of proceedings seeking to enjoin the alleged unauthorized practice of law by certain persons in the State of Montana. Briefly stated the facts are these: On February 17, 1958, petitioners, acting for themselves and the Committee on the Unlawful Practice of Law of the Montana Bar Association, commenced a class action in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District of Montana. Named as defendants were the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (hereafter referred to as the Brotherhood) and two of its officers; nine attorneys who are residents of Minnesota and…