Cascade v. Petro Comp. Board

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court held that the Board had a clear legal duty to review and determine the County’s reimbursement claims, even if the claims might ultimately be denied for failing to comply with statutory or regulatory submission requirements. The court further held that the County lacked another speedy and adequate remedy because the Board had taken no action that could be challenged through the administrative and judicial review process. It reversed the denial of mandamus and remanded with instructions to issue an alternative writ requiring the Board to act.