07/18/2024 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA OP 24-0415 Case Number: OP 24-0415

_________________ STEVEN J. BALKOSKI, Petitioner, v. ORDER MONTANA EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, GALLATIN COUNTY, HONORABLE JOHN C. BROWN, Presiding, Respondent. _________________ Petitioner Steven J. Balkoski seeks a writ of supervisory control over the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Gallatin County, in its Cause No. DV-2019-726C. Balkoski alleges he has made numerous attempts to enforce the judgment in this case, the judgment has not been stayed on appeal, and the District Court has taken no action in response to motions filed.

Having reviewed the Petition and the challenged Order, we deem it appropriate to obtain a summary response. In accordance with M. R. App. P. 14(7), IT IS THERFORE ORDERED that the Eighteenth Judicial District Court and Faye Jackson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Edna M. Balkoski, are each granted until August 7, 2024, to prepare, file, and serve a response to the petition for writ of supervisory control.

The Clerk is directed to provide immediate notice of this Order to counsel for Petitioner, all parties in the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Gallatin County, Cause No. DV-2019-726C, and the Honorable John C. Brown, presiding.

Electronically signed by: Laurie McKinnon Justice, Montana Supreme Court July 18 2024