Guthrie v. Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services

The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services of the state of Montana (SRS) appeals from the order of the district court, Lewis and Clark County, granting plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment. Plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment under section 93-8901, R.C.M.1947, and a determination of reasonable costs and profit allowance allegedly due them.

Plaintiffs, doing business as Guthrie Centers Company, own and operate the Libby Convalescent Center, a nursing home located in Libby, Montana, licensed by the state of Montana to provide skilled nursing care and related services to its…