07/15/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0055

DA 21-0055 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER RANDY S. LAEDEKE, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Appellant Randy S. Laedeke was granted an extension of time to file and serve his opening brief on or before July 2, 2021. The opening brief is now overdue.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that Appellant shall prepare, file, and serve the opening brief on appeal no later than August 13, 2021. Failure to file the brief within that time will result in dismissal of this appeal with prejudice and without further notice.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Order to Appellant Randy S. Laedeke and to all counsel of record.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court July 15 2021