08/23/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 23-0115

DA 23-0115 _________________ DARLA DOWNS, Contestant and Appellee, v. ORDER FRANK PIOCOS, Contestee 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 Darla Downs, to all counsel of record, and to the Honorable Katherine M. Bidegaray, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court August 23 2023