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prudential rule in Montana

7 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 2011–2025 2 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Schoof v. Nesbitgreen
mont · 2014 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025See Schoof v. Nesbit, 2014 MT 6 , ¶¶ 20–21, 373 Mont. 226 , 316 P.3d 831 (clarifying the prudential requirement that an alleged injury be distinct from injury to the public in general); Larson, ¶ 18. ¶12 Noland seeks a declaratory judgment finding the PCN provisions both facially unconstitutional and unconstitutional as-applied to him.

2025See Schoof v. Nesbit, 2014 MT 6 , ¶¶ 20–21, 373 Mont. 226 , 316 P.3d 831 (clarifying the prudential requirement that an alleged injury be distinct from injury to the public in general); Larson, ¶ 18. ¶12 Noland seeks a declaratory judgment finding the PCN provisions both facially unconstitutional and unconstitutional as-applied to him.

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Gryczan v. Stategreen
mont · 1997 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Ctr. v. Dep’t of Env’t Quality, 1999 MT 248, ¶ 41 , 296 Mont. 207 , 988 P.2d 1236 (citing Gryczan v. State, 283 Mont. 433, 442-43 , 942 P.2d 112, 118 (1997)). “[W]e have recognized the prudential rule that a litigant may only assert her own constitutional rights or immunities.” Heffernan, ¶ 33; Jones v. Mont.

2025Ctr. v. Dep’t of Env’t Quality, 1999 MT 248, ¶ 41 , 296 Mont. 207 , 988 P.2d 1236 (citing Gryczan v. State, 283 Mont. 433, 442-43 , 942 P.2d 112, 118 (1997)). “[W]e have recognized the prudential rule that a litigant may only assert her own constitutional rights or immunities.” Heffernan, ¶ 33; Jones v. Mont.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Heffernan v. Missoula City Council green
mont · 2011
2 sentences

2015Heffernan v. Missoula City Council, 2011 MT 91, ¶ 33 , 360 Mont. 207 , 255 P.3d 80 (citations omitted).

2015Heffernan v. Missoula City Council, 2011 MT 91, ¶ 33 , 360 Mont. 207 , 255 P.3d 80 (citations omitted).

22015–2015
Montana Environmental Information Center v. Department of Environmental Quality green
mont · 1999
2 sentences

2025Ctr. v. Dep’t of Env’t Quality, 1999 MT 248, ¶ 41 , 296 Mont. 207 , 988 P.2d 1236 (citing Gryczan v. State, 283 Mont. 433, 442-43 , 942 P.2d 112, 118 (1997)). “[W]e have recognized the prudential rule that a litigant may only assert her own constitutional rights or immunities.” Heffernan, ¶ 33; Jones v. Mont.

2025Ctr. v. Dep’t of Env’t Quality, 1999 MT 248, ¶ 41 , 296 Mont. 207 , 988 P.2d 1236 (citing Gryczan v. State, 283 Mont. 433, 442-43 , 942 P.2d 112, 118 (1997)). “[W]e have recognized the prudential rule that a litigant may only assert her own constitutional rights or immunities.” Heffernan, ¶ 33; Jones v. Mont.

12025–2025
Armstrong v. State green
mont · 1999
2 sentences

2012Armstrong v. State, 1999 MT 261, ¶¶ 8-13 , 296 Mont. 361 , 989 P.2d 364 .

2012Armstrong v. State, 1999 MT 261, ¶¶ 8-13 , 296 Mont. 361 , 989 P.2d 364 .

12012–2012
In re B.F. neutral
mont · 2004
1 sentence

2011Jones , ¶ 48; In re B.F., 2004 MT 61, ¶ 16 , 320 Mont. 261 , 87 P.3d 427 .

12011–2011
In Re BF neutral
mont · 2004
2 sentences

2011Jones , ¶ 48; In re B.F., 2004 MT 61, ¶ 16 , 320 Mont. 261 , 87 P.3d 427 .

2011Jones , ¶ 48; In re B.F., 2004 MT 61, ¶ 16 , 320 Mont. 261 , 87 P.3d 427 .

12011–2011

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 41-3-101 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 41-3-425 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 41-3-604 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 41-3-609 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 38 (1986–2026) OR 30 (2008–2025) MI 26 (2006–2026) KS 22 (1989–2026) AZ 22 (1983–2025) OK 17 (1991–2021) ME 15 (1986–2021) CA 11 (1999–2023) CO 9 (1982–2026) AL 8 (1984–2006) PA 8 (1996–2017) FL 8 (2004–2025) MN 8 (1985–2024) HI 7 (1984–2019) NY 7 (1902–2025) MT 7 (2011–2025) WA 7 (2005–2018) UT 6 (2006–2018) NM 6 (2003–2022) TN 4 (1986–2020) IL 4 (1987–2025) NC 4 (2021–2022) NJ 4 (1995–2018) OH 4 (2000–2024) ND 4 (1998–2018) IA 3 (2007–2020) MA 3 (1974–1996) WI 2 (2016–2019) LA 2 (2004–2007) NE 2 (2022–2023) RI 2 (1993–2008) AK 2 (2022–2025)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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