Nelson v. Farmers Union Mutual Insurance

¶1 On June 6, 1994, Marilyn and Robert Nelson (Nelsons), brought an action against their insurer, Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company (Farmers) in the Eighth Judicial District Court, alleging Farmers had violated Montana’s Unfair Trade Practices Act (MUTPA). Following a bench trial, the District Court entered judgment in favor of Farmers on all claims. We affirm.

¶2 Nelsons present the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether the District Court abused its discretion by allowing Farmers’ counsel to testify at trial;

2. Whether the District Court erred in its interpretation of the insurance…