United First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. White-Stevens, Ltd.

White-Stevens, Ltd., and Thomas Stevens appeal from a judgment of the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, in favor of United First Federal Savings and Loan Association. We reverse. We frame the following issues for appeal:

1. Whether the District Court erred in admitting expert testimony; and

2. Whether the District Court erred in awarding United First Federal contractual damages.

Thomas Stevens, a professional appraiser and member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, prepared two appraisal reports on two properties in Missoula, Montana. The appraisals were prepared…