ORIGNAL 01/04/2024
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: PR 07-0011
PR 07-0011
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED
ORDER
DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge of the District Court for the Nineteenth Judicial
District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge
Robert G. Olson to assume jurisdiction of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade
County Cause No. DDV-12-0937, Summer Stricker, Personal Representative of the Estate
of Allen J. Longsoldier, Jr. v. Blaine County and Hill County.
Judge Olson has retired under the provisions of the Montana Judges' Retirement
System and, being subject to call for duty pursuant to § 19-5-103(a) and (b), MCA, has
advised that he is agreeable to assisting the Eighth Judicial District Court with the
above-listed matter.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Honorable Robert G. Olson, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active
service in the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to
assume judicial authority of Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County Cause No.
DDV-12-0937, Summer Stricker, Personal Representative of the Estate of Allen J.
Longsoldier, Jr. v. Blaine County and Hill County, and is hereby authorized to proceed
with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including final resolution of said
matter.
2. For all active service, Judge Olson shall be paid the salary compensation to which
he is entitled by § 19-5-103(2)(b), MCA, and actual expenses, if any, shall be reimbursed.
FILED
JAN 0 4 2024
Bowen Greenwood
Clerk of Supreme Court
State of montane
3. A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court of the Eighth Judicial
District, Cascade County, with the request that this Order be sent to all counsel of record
in the above-listed matter.
4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe,
Honorable Robert G. Olson, and to Cathy Pennie, Office of the Supreme Court
Administrator.
The Chief Justice enters this Order pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972
Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation
thereof.
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DATED this'l l day of January, 2024.
Chief Justice
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