05/04/2022

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0317

DA 21-0317 _________________ IN RE THE PARENTING OF: J.M.N., IV, FRANCESCA C. BECKERLE, Petitioner and Appellee, ORDER v. JOHN MARSHALL NICHOLS, III, Respondent 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 Elizabeth Best, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court May 4 2022