Legal Opinion

Wheaton v. Bradford

Montana Supreme Court

Decided May 7, 2013No. DA 12-0322PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Rice

¶1 Plaintiffs Billy Kaye Wheaton and Becky Jo Childers, co-personal representatives of the Estate of Margaret Howard (collectively “Howards”), filed a wrongful death and survivorship action against the co-personal representatives and the Estate of John Bradford (collectively “Bradfords”), alleging negligence. A jury found that John Bradford (John) was not liable in negligence for the death of Margaret Howard (Margaret). Howards appeal from the judgment entered in favor of the Bradfords. We affirm and address the following issues:

¶2 1. Did the District Court err by permitting the defense…

2Cases cited13 opinions

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