09/22/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 20-0594

DA 20-0594 _________________ TOWN OF EKALAKA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER EKALAKA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Defendant 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 Nickolas C. Murnion, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court September 22 2021