party complaining error in Montana

11 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 1957–2006 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (1)

Case	Followed	Cited
Bower v. Tebbsgreen mont · 1957 · cited in 5 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1963–2006 2 sentences 2006The only question would be whether we must nevertheless refuse to consider it because the legal theory behind the objection has changed. ¶62 We have long held that “a party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the ground relied on in the trial court.” Bower v. Tebbs, 132 Mont. 146, 160 , 314 P.2d 731, 739 (1957). 2006The only question would be whether we must nevertheless refuse to consider it because the legal theory behind the objection has changed. ¶62 We have long held that “a party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the ground relied on in the trial court.” Bower v. Tebbs, 132 Mont. 146, 160 , 314 P.2d 731, 739 (1957).	1	5

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Montana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
State Ex Rel. Department of Highways v. DeTienne green mont · 1985 2 sentences 1993State Dep’t of Highways v. DeTienne (1985), 218 Mont. 249, 256 , 707 P.2d 534, 538 . 1993State Dep’t of Highways v. DeTienne (1985), 218 Mont. 249, 256 , 707 P.2d 534, 538 .	2	1992–1993
Teesdale v. Anschutz Drilling Company green mont · 1960 2 sentences 1963The rule is stated in Bower v. Tebbs, 132 Mont. 146, 160 , 314 P.2d 731 ; Teesdale v. Anschutz Drilling Co., 138 Mont. 427 , 357 P.2d 4 , that a party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the ground relied upon in the trial court. 1963The rule is stated in Bower v. Tebbs, 132 Mont. 146, 160 , 314 P.2d 731 ; Teesdale v. Anschutz Drilling Co., 138 Mont. 427 , 357 P.2d 4 , that a party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the ground relied upon in the trial court.	2	1963–1985
State v. Voyich neutral mont · 1963 2 sentences 1979A party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the grounds relied upon in the trial court, State Highway Commission v. Voytch (1963), 142 Mont. 355 , 384 P.2d 765 . 1979A party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the grounds relied upon in the trial court, State Highway Commission v. Voytch (1963), 142 Mont. 355 , 384 P.2d 765 .	2	1979–1979
State ex rel. Department of Health & Environmental Sciences v. Lasorte neutral mont · 1979 2 sentences 1983State ex rel., Department of Health and Environmental Sciences v. Lasorte (1979), 182 Mont. 267 , 596 P.2d 477 . 1983State ex rel., Department of Health and Environmental Sciences v. Lasorte (1979), 182 Mont. 267 , 596 P.2d 477 .	1	1983–1983
STATE EX REL. DEPT. OF HEALTH, ETC. v. Lasorte green mont · 1979 2 sentences 1983State ex rel., Department of Health and Environmental Sciences v. Lasorte (1979), 182 Mont. 267 , 596 P.2d 477 . 1983State ex rel., Department of Health and Environmental Sciences v. Lasorte (1979), 182 Mont. 267 , 596 P.2d 477 .	1	1983–1983
McAlpine v. Midland Electric Co. green mont · 1981 1 sentence 1983Co. (1981), Mont., 634 P.2d 1166, 1168-69 , 38 St.Rep. 1577 , 1580: “Normally, the party complaining of error must stand or fall upon the ground relied upon in the trial court and objections which are urged for the first time on appeal will not be considered by this Court.	1	1983–1983
State Highway Commission v. Yost Farm Company green mont · 1963 2 sentences 1963And see State Highway Comm’n v. Yost Farms, 142 Mont. 239 , 384 P.2d 277 . 1963And see State Highway Comm’n v. Yost Farms, 142 Mont. 239 , 384 P.2d 277 .	1	1963–1963
Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Co. v. Bretherton neutral · 1905 2 sentences 1957Fisk v. Cuthbert, 2 Mont. 593 ; Rutherford v. Talent, 6 Mont. 132 , 9 Pac. 821 ; Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Co. v. Bretherton, 32 Mont. 80 , 80 Pac. 10 . 1957Fisk v. Cuthbert, 2 Mont. 593 ; Rutherford v. Talent, 6 Mont. 132 , 9 Pac. 821 ; Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Co. v. Bretherton, 32 Mont. 80 , 80 Pac. 10 .	1	1957–1957
Fisk v. Cuthbert green mont · 1877 1 sentence 1957Fisk v. Cuthbert, 2 Mont. 593 ; Rutherford v. Talent, 6 Mont. 132 , 9 Pac. 821 ; Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Co. v. Bretherton, 32 Mont. 80 , 80 Pac. 10 .	1	1957–1957
Rutherford v. Talent neutral · 1886 1 sentence 1957Fisk v. Cuthbert, 2 Mont. 593 ; Rutherford v. Talent, 6 Mont. 132 , 9 Pac. 821 ; Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Co. v. Bretherton, 32 Mont. 80 , 80 Pac. 10 .	1	1957–1957

Where else courts name it

TX 16 (1891–2022) OH 14 (1936–2025) WI 13 (1977–2020) MT 11 (1957–2006) CA 11 (1914–1977) IN 6 (1855–1994) MS 5 (1992–2023) AL 4 (1844–1977) WV 3 (1885–2026) OR 2 (1949–1950) VA 2 (1892–1896) TN 2 (1930–2015) OK 2 (1996–2003) NM 2 (2023–2023) WY 2 (2013–2013) CT 2 (1946–1995)

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