Stephenson v. Lone Peak

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a preliminary injunction requiring Stephenson to remove obstructions from, and refrain from interfering with, alleged access easements benefiting Lone Peak. The Court held that the injunction preserved the last peaceable condition, was not subject to the heightened mandatory-injunction standard, and was supported by substantial evidence under each independently considered preliminary-injunction factor. The Court emphasized that its ruling was preliminary and did not finally determine the validity or scope of the easements.