Watkins v. Spring Creek Colony

In 1977 respondents in this action filed a criminal complaint with the Musselshell County Attorney, John Pratt. The complaint alleged that appellant herein had deprived them of some money. As a result of the filing of the criminal complaint, Pratt filed a motion requesting leave to file an information in the District Court charging appellant with felony theft. The motion was granted after a finding of probable cause that appellant committed felony theft by the District Court.

Appellant was subsequently tried on the felony theft charge. The jury in the case was unable to reach a verdict at the…