Cole v. Flathead County

Ruth M. Cole and the Cole Ranch appeal from an order of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County, granting summary judgment against them on their claim against the county. The judgment was granted in part because the Coles had failed to file an answer brief opposing the motion within the time provided by Rule 2, Montana Uniform District Court Rules.

After the order for summary judgment was granted, Ruth M. Cole and the Cole Ranch (Coles) moved the District Court to reconsider its order and requested oral argument. The District Court denied the motion for reconsideration,…