City of Kalispell v. S. Doman

DA 23-0462 ·Direct Appeal ·Criminal ·Closed
Docket DA 23-0462
Type Direct Appeal — Municipal Court Appeal
Classification Criminal
Outcome Affirmed
Lower court case DC-23-164
Lower court judge Hon. Robert Allison

Key dates

Closed Feb 26, 2026
Classified Jul 31, 2025
Appeal filed Aug 22, 2023
Record filed Sep 21, 2023
Oral argument Oct 1, 2025
Briefing ended Jun 6, 2025
Opinion issued Feb 10, 2026
Briefing started Sep 25, 2025
Transcript filed Sep 25, 2025
Sent to the court Jun 6, 2025
Submitted for decision Oct 1, 2025
Appellant Reply Brief Filed Jun 6, 2025
Appellant Opening Brief Filed Dec 20, 2024
Appellee Response Brief Filed Apr 25, 2025

Calculated

from the docket dates
Appeal filed to briefing start 765
Briefing days 111
Briefing start to opening brief filed 279
Classified to Opinion 194
Close of briefing to sent to court 0
Filing date to Opinion 903
Filing date to closed 919
Opening to response 125
Opinion to closed 15
Oral argument to Opinion 132
Response to reply 42
Sent to court to classified 55
Sent to court to oral argument 117
Submitted for decision to Opinion 249

Tags

Affirmed Amicus requested Closed En Banc Opinion synopsis issued Oral Argument Published opinion

Parties

Appellee
City of Kalispell
Represented by Thad Nathan Tudor
Appellant
Sean Michael Doman
Represented by Tammy Ann Hinderman

Opinion

City of Kalispell v. S. Doman, 2026 MT 15

Affirmed on February 10, 2026, in a 7 to 0 with 1 concurring published opinion.

Events

most recent first
Record - DC Record Return Card Filed Mar 6, 2026 3:59 PM Record
Event - Case Closed (electronic record) Feb 26, 2026 2:21 PM Closing Notice
Record - DC Record Returned to District Court (exhibits only) Feb 26, 2026 2:21 PM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Opinion Release Notice Issued Feb 26, 2026 2:20 PM Notice - Outgoing
Notice - Outgoing - Remittitur Issued Feb 26, 2026 2:19 PM Closing Notice
Opinion - Synopsis of Opinion Feb 10, 2026 3:46 PM Synopsis
Opinion - Published - Justice Baker - AFFIRMED Feb 10, 2026 3:40 PM Opinion
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Acknowledgement of Oral Argument Schedule - Matthew Segal Oct 1, 2025 2:08 PM Notice - Incoming
Event - Oral Argument Presented - Carolyn Gibadlo argued for the appellant. That Tudor argued for the Appellee. Matthew Segal argued for Amicus ACLU of Montana. The matter was submitted at 10:46 a.m Oct 1, 2025 11:09 AM Event
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Acknowledgement of Oral Argument Schedule - Thad Tudor Sep 30, 2025 2:16 PM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Acknowledgement of Oral Argument Schedule - Johnna Preble Sep 29, 2025 3:04 PM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Acknowledgement of Oral Argument Schedule - Carolyn Gibadle Sep 29, 2025 3:03 PM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Acknowledgement of Oral Argument Schedule Sep 26, 2025 10:49 AM Notice - Incoming
Event - Sent to Court-Pleading Sep 26, 2025 9:19 AM Event
Notice - Incoming - Supplemental Authority Sep 26, 2025 9:12 AM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Sep 25, 2025 1:48 PM Transcript
Record - Transcript Filed for Municipal Court Cause No. TK-22-1284, consisting of March 8, 2023 trial and word appendix Sep 25, 2025 1:41 PM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Oral Argument Scheduled Sep 25, 2025 1:33 PM Notice - Outgoing
Order - Granting motion to supplement the record with trial transcript and word index Sep 25, 2025 11:31 AM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - Supplement the Record - Trial Transcript Sep 24, 2025 4:24 PM Motion
Order - The application of Matthew Segal to appear pro hac vice in the above-entitled cause is GRANTED Sep 24, 2025 12:56 PM Order - Other
Event - Sent to Court-Pleading - MATTHEW SEGAL Sep 22, 2025 1:36 PM Event
Order - The Court takes no position on this motion. The parties are limited to 40 minutes for the Appellant and 30 minutes for the Appellee and may use that time at their discretion. The argument will be limited to two participants for each party Sep 19, 2025 1:47 PM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - Oral Argument - Leave to Participate Sep 19, 2025 10:54 AM Motion
Motion - Unopposed - Pro Hac Vice - State Bar Certification and Application - Matthew Segal Sep 19, 2025 10:51 AM Motion
Motion - Unopposed - Pro Hac Vice - State Bar Certification and Application - MATTHEW SEGAL Sep 18, 2025 2:33 PM Motion
Notice - Incoming - Attorney Withdrawal - Bridget Lavender from Amici Curiae ACLU Aug 21, 2025 3:49 PM Notice - Incoming
Order - Classified - Oral Argument - En Banc Jul 31, 2025 2:37 PM Classifying Notice
Event - Case Sent to Court Jun 6, 2025 10:30 AM Classifying Notice
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Jun 6, 2025 10:29 AM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellant Reply Jun 6, 2025 9:55 AM Appellant Reply Brief
Order - Appellant is given an extension of time until June 6, 2025, to prepare, file, and serve the Appellant's reply brief. No further extensions will be granted May 9, 2025 3:59 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Appellant's Reply Brief May 9, 2025 12:51 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Apr 25, 2025 12:49 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellee's Response Apr 25, 2025 8:51 AM Appellee Response Brief
Order - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including May 5, 2025, within which to prepare, file, and serve its response brief Apr 16, 2025 3:32 PM Order - Extension
Appellee's Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension of Time (14 days) to File Response Apr 16, 2025 2:43 PM Other
Order - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including April 21, 2025, within which to prepare, file, and serve its response brief Mar 13, 2025 1:39 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellee's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Mar 13, 2025 12:48 PM Motion
Order - Pro Hac Vice - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the application of Bridget Lavender to appear pro hac vice is GRANTED Mar 4, 2025 12:15 PM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - Pro Hac Vice - State Bar Certification and Application - Bridget Lavender Mar 4, 2025 10:22 AM Motion
Admission and Affidavit of Consent to appear Pro Hac Vice - BRIDGET LAVENDER Mar 3, 2025 2:15 PM Other
Order - ACLU's motion to allow Lavender to appear pro hac vice in the above-entitled cause is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE Feb 27, 2025 11:50 AM Order - Other
ACLU and ACLU of Montana's Motion - Unopposed - Pro Hac Vice - State Bar Certification and Application for BRIDGET LAVENDER Feb 24, 2025 12:01 PM Other
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed - ACLU of Montana and American Civil Liberties Union Feb 19, 2025 11:01 AM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Amicus - ACLU of Montana and American Civil Liberties Union Feb 18, 2025 4:34 PM Amicus Brief
Notice - Incoming - Appearance - Carolyn Gibadlo for the Appellant Feb 7, 2025 1:27 PM Notice - Incoming
Order - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including March 20, 2025, within which to prepare, file, and serve its response brief Jan 21, 2025 2:55 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief - Appellee's Response Brief Jan 17, 2025 9:18 AM Motion
Order - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Amici American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Montana shall file their brief on or before February 17, 2025 Jan 9, 2025 2:28 PM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - Amicus - Leave to Participate - ACLU and ACLU of Montana Jan 8, 2025 7:06 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Dec 20, 2024 2:43 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellant's Opening Dec 20, 2024 1:45 PM Appellant Opening Brief
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including December 20, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Nov 14, 2024 9:02 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Nov 13, 2024 5:25 PM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including November 20, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Oct 7, 2024 8:00 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Oct 3, 2024 2:28 PM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including October 21, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Sep 13, 2024 5:09 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Sep 13, 2024 9:55 AM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including September 20, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Aug 15, 2024 8:09 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Aug 14, 2024 3:16 PM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including August 21, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Jul 15, 2024 12:21 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Jul 15, 2024 9:52 AM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including July 22, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Jun 14, 2024 10:11 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Jun 14, 2024 9:07 AM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including June 21, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal May 15, 2024 3:21 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension of Time to File Opening Brief May 15, 2024 12:31 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including May 22, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Apr 16, 2024 4:02 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension of Time to File Opening Brief Apr 15, 2024 5:23 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to April 22nd, 2024, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Mar 14, 2024 9:23 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Mar 14, 2024 11:20 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to March 22, 2024, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Feb 13, 2024 4:16 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Feb 13, 2024 2:33 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to February 21, 2024, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Jan 16, 2024 1:48 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Jan 16, 2024 12:49 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including January 22, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Dec 15, 2023 2:33 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Dec 15, 2023 12:09 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to December 22, 2023, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Nov 20, 2023 8:00 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Nov 17, 2023 3:01 PM Motion
Extension - Appellant is given an extension of time until November 24, 2023, to prepare, file, and serve the Appellant's opening brief Oct 18, 2023 2:21 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (First Request 30 Days) - Appellant's Opening Brief Oct 18, 2023 11:03 AM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Exhibits Filed Sep 25, 2023 11:17 AM Notice - Outgoing
Record - Exhibits Filed for Cause No. DC-23-164 consisting of one (1) manila envelope with CDs Sep 25, 2023 11:16 AM Record
Notice - Outgoing - District Court Record Filed Sep 21, 2023 8:02 AM Record
Record - ELECTRONIC DC Record Filed - DC-15-2023-0000164-CA - Records 1-9, Case Register and Order from June 29-2023 Sep 21, 2023 7:57 AM Record
Notice - Incoming - Transcripts Deemed Necessary Aug 22, 2023 3:36 PM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Outgoing - Appeal Notice Aug 22, 2023 1:34 PM Notice - Outgoing
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Appeal Filed Aug 22, 2023 12:28 PM Notice - Incoming