Marks v. First Judicial District Court

Relator applies for a writ of certiorari to set aside a contempt of court order from the First Judicial District Court of Montana, Broadwater County. We deny the writ.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err in finding that defendant was in contempt of court?

2. Did the District Court err in denying defendant’s motion for a continuance?

3. Did the District Court err in denying defendant’s motion for substitution of judge?

On October 7, 1988, Judge Loble, sitting as water court judge in place of Judge Lessley, held a show cause hearing, ordering Mr. Marks to show cause why he should not be…