Montana Supreme Court, 2006

The Court held that it had jurisdiction over Lemire's appeal because the Justice Court entered an appealable final judgment and the District Court's remand order did not destroy finality.

The Court affirmed summary judgment dismissing William Baltrusch's claims against Frances Baltrusch. It held that res judicata could not apply based on the unresolved 2003 trial, but collateral estoppel could apply because the later judgment was sufficiently final, the issues concerning diversion of Partnership funds…