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Montana's Unique Writ Of Supervisory Control, Larry Howell
Montana's Unique Writ Of Supervisory Control, Larry Howell
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This article explores the history of the Montana Supreme Court's unique writ of supervisory control, which dates back to the infamous War of the Copper Kings in Butte, Montana. The article also examines the steps the Court has taken to clarify the law of supervisory control in Rule 14(3) of the new Montana Rules of Appellate Procedure, which went into effect in October 2007, and expressly states for the first time the circumstances under which the writ will issue.