Montana Supreme Court

Hennon v. Weber

November 12, 20252025 MT 260

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court reversed the lower courts, holding that the Justice Court abused its discretion by denying the respondent a meaningful opportunity to cross‑examine the petitioner, and that the District Court likewise abused its discretion by affirming the protection order despite an unclear record. The Court vacated both orders and remanded for a new evidentiary hearing consistent with statutory due‑process requirements.