Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-7-2004

Abstract

  • In the Blackfeet Tribal Court of Appeals, the Court considered the timeliness of an objection. The Blackfeet Law and Order Code, Ch.9, Rule 10-A, states “any motion filed with the Court in a Civil or Criminal Matter must be objected to within (5) days after service upon the opposing party.”  

  • The respondent sought a Writ of Mandamus to the Appellate Court to order the lower court to rule on a motion to “stay,” not reverse, a lower court order of child support.  

  • The lower court issued a stay on execution, but also reinstated a previous court order without ruling on the appellants Motion for reconsideration.  

  • However, the Court clarified that, under the Blackfeet Law and order Code, Ch. 11, Part III, Sec. 30 A, an aggrieved party may appeal from a final judgement entered into action. Since the trial court has not rendered a final judgement, this appeal is premature. Writ of mandamus denied.  

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