07/26/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0257

DA 22-0257 _________________ CHARLES SPRAGUE, by and through Paulette Sprague, and PAULETTE SPRAGUE, Plaintiffs, Counterclaim Defendants, and Appellees, ORDER v. TIM BEARD, Defendant, Counterclaim Plaintiff, 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 Michael F. McMahon, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court July 26 2023