Stipe v. First Interstate Bank - Polson

¶1 Charles W. Stipe and Doris E. Stipe (collectively, the Stipes) appeal from the District Court’s order granting summary judgment to First Interstate Bank (FIB). We affirm.

¶2 We restate the issues as follows:

*437¶3 Did the District Court err when it granted FIB’s summary judgment motion on the claims the Stipes brought under § 81-8-303, MCA?

¶4 Did the District Court err when it granted FIB’s summary judgment motion on the Stipes’ punitive damages claim?

¶5 Did the District Court err when it denied the Stipes’ request to amend their complaint?

BACKGROUND

¶6 The Stipes run a Montana ranching…