Marriage of Butler

Alberta Butler appeals from the judgment of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County, dissolving the marriage of Alberta and Rodney Butler and distributing the marital property. We reverse and remand for introduction of evidence relevant to the appraisal of motel property consistent with this opinion.

The issues considered on appeal are:

1. Did the District Court err in basing motel property value on a 1982 tax appraisal in the face of current appraisal testimony and market conditions?

2. Did the District Court err in refusing to recognize the rights of survivorship from…