City of Great Falls v. Forbes

¶1 Stephen Forbes (Forbes) appeals from the order of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, granting the City of Great Falls’s (City) application for an injunction. We affirm.

¶2 We consider the following issues on appeal:

¶3 Did the District Court abuse its discretion by enjoining Forbes from further construction on his property when the City initiated its injunction proceedings without filing a complaint and serving summons?

¶4 Was Forbes entitled to a jury trial on the City’s application for an injunction?

BACKGROUND

¶5 The City issued a Stop Work Order to Forbes in June 2009…