Barmeyer v. Montana Power Co.

Plaintiffs appeal from an adverse jury verdict and judgment entered thereon by the Fourth Judicial District Court of the State of Montana. We affirm.

On July 16, 1977, a grass and forest fire burned a large area in what is known as Pattee Canyon adjacent to Missoula, Montana. Property damage resulting from the fire gave impetus to these actions filed against the Montana Power Company. Trial of the actions commenced July 8, 1980, and continued through September 12, 1980, during which period there were thirty-three trial days. A verdict was rendered in favor of the defendant and judgment was…