Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Barker v. Town of Stevensville
Montana Supreme Court
Decided July 2, 1974No. 12351PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MB. JUSTICE JOHN C. HARRISON
delivered the Opinion of the Court.
This is an appeal from a judgment denying an application for issuance of a writ of mandate.
This is a unique case. It is in some respects moot, nevertheless we feel justice requires a study of the matter and the granting of such relief as may be warranted.
In July 1971, Denzil and Betty Jean Barker purchased two lots within the city limits of the Town of Stevensville, Montana. Denzil Barker was disabled and confined to a wheelchair. Because of his limited income and disability, Barker signed a contract to purchase what is commonly…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- People Ex Rel. American Nat. Bk. v. SmithAppellate Court of Illinois · 1969
- City of Rockford v. SalleeAppellate Court of Illinois · 1970
- Emerald Home Builders, Inc. v. KoltonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973
3Cited by8 opinions
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- Town of Boulder v. BullockMontana Supreme Court · 1981
- State Ex Rel. Russell Center v. City of MissoulaMontana Supreme Court · 1975
- State Ex Rel. May v. HartsonMontana Supreme Court · 1975
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