ORIGINAL 09/14/2022

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: PR 07-0011

PR 07-0011 FILLO SEP 14 2022 Bowen Greenwood Clerk of Supreme Court State of Montana IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED ORDER DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE

The Honorable Heather Peny, Judge of the District Court for the Tenth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge Wrn. Nels Swandal to assume jurisdiction of Fergus County Cause No. DP-2021-33, In the Matter of the Estate of Richard E. Jergesen.

Judge Swandal has retired under the provisions of the Montana Judges' Retirement System and, being subject to call for duty pursuant to § 19-5-103(a) and (b), MCA, has advised that he is agreeable to assisting the Tenth Judicial District Court with the above-listed matter.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Honorable Wm. Nels Swandal, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active service in the District Court of the Tenth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to assume judicial authority of Fergus County Cause No. DP-2021-33, In the Matter of the Estate of Richard E. Jergesen, and is hereby authorized to proceed with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including final resolution of said matter.

2. For all active service, Judge Swandal shall be paid the salary compensation to which he is entitled by § 19-5-103(2)(b), MCA, and actual expenses, if any, shall be reimbursed.

3. A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court of the Tenth Judicial District, Fergus County, with the request that this Order be sent to all counsel of record in the above-listed matter.

4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to the Honorable Heather Perry, the Honorable Wm. Nels Swandal, and to Cathy Pennie, Office of the Supreme Court Administrator.

This Order is entered by the Chief Justice pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972 Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation thereof.

DATED this I _ day of September, 2022.

Chief Justice