Dakota Fire Insurance v. Oie

¶1 Dakota Fire Insurance Company filed a declaratory judgment action in the United States District Court for the District of Montana to determine its duties under a policy of automobile liability insurance. Following submission of cross-motions for summary judgment, the United States District Court certified three questions to this Court for resolution under Montana law.

¶2 Pursuant to Rule 44, M.R.App.P, we accepted certification of the following three questions from the United States District Court:

1. Whether, under Montana law, an insured who pays separate premiums for uninsured and…