03/24/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 20-0402

DA 20-0402 _________________ IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: J.S.M., A Minor Child: DIANA R. MERIDETH and KENNETH M.

MERIDETH, Petitioners, Appellees and Cross Appellants, ORDER ________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: J.S.M., A Minor Child: CAROL M. MERIDETH, Petitioner and Appellant. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable Brenda R. Gilbert, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court March 24 2021