Petersen v. Tucker

Defendants appeal from an order of the District Court, Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County, denying their motion for a change of venue from the District Court in Missoula County to Lewis and Clark County.

The issue on appeal is whether venue was properly found in Missoula County.

This case arises out of a cease and desist order issued to the plaintiffs by the State Auditor’s office, Securities Department. The plaintiffs allege that as a result of the cease and desist order being issued, they were the object of tortious conduct and that their civil rights were violated resulting in injury.

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