Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Montana Second Judicial District Court
Montana Supreme Court
Decided November 15, 1989No. 89-178PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Weber
This petition for writ of supervisory control arises from an order by the District Court of the Second Judicial District, Silver Bow County, Montana, ordering United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G) to produce its entire claims file, including production of letters between USF&G and its attorney. USF&G seeks the writ. We accept jurisdiction, vacate the order of the District Court, and remand for entry of an appropriate protective order.
The issues presented for our review are:
1. Is issuance of a writ of supervisory control appropriate regarding a motion to compel discovery?
2. Is…
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