11/20/2023

Case Number: OP 23-0467 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA No. OP 23-0467 HEATHEN BLODHARN, Petitioner, v. BRIAN GOOTKIN (or alternatively, Annette Chambers-Smith), Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING THIRD EXTENSION OF TIME

Upon consideration of Respondent Brian Gootkin’s Third Motion for Extension of Time to file a response brief, and good cause appearing therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent’s Motion is GRANTED.

The Respondent shall have until December 29, 2023, in which to file a Response Brief.

DATED this ____ day of November 2023.

Justice

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court November 19 2023