Modrell v. State

587 P.2d 405 (1978)

William C. MODRELL, Plaintiff and Appellant,

v.

The STATE of Montana, Defendant and Respondent.

No. 13808.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted October 10, 1978.

Decided December 4, 1978.

Rehearing Denied December 20, 1978.

Robert T. Cummins argued, Helena, Jackson & Kelley, Helena, Gregory A. Jackson argued, Helena, Sam L. Levinson, Seattle, Wash., for plaintiff and appellant.

Keller, Reynolds & Drake, Helena, P. Keith Keller argued, Helena, for defendant and respondent.

HARRISON, Justice.

Plaintiff appeals from a jury verdict and judgment for defendant (the State of Montana) in a…