Powell County v. 5 Rockin' MS Angus Ranch, Inc.

¶1 Plaintiffs and Respondents Ralph and Charlotte Sievers (“Sievers”) and Powell County initiated this action seeking declaratory judgment that two roads crossing through Defendant and Appellant 5 Rockin’ MS Angus Ranch Inc.’s, (the “Ranch”) property are public roads. Sievers and Powell County (collectively “Respondents”) further prayed for an order enjoining the Ranch from obstructing access to these roads.

¶2 The Ranch answered denying the roads were public roads. All parties moved for summary judgment.

¶3 The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of Respondents declaring the roads…