Quantum Electric, Inc. v. Schaeffer’s Empirical Analysis

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18 state decisions

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1. “Accordingly, we hold that in order to properly protect the interests of the unrepresented party, the opposing party, as required by the plain language of § 37-61-405, MCA, must require the unrepresented party, by written notice, to appoint another attorney or appear in person. Further, that written notice must include the date of the next action required in the case. In addition, according to Rule 10, U. Dist. Ct. R., written notice must also include notice that if the unrepresented party fails to appoint an attorney or appear in person within twenty days from the date of the notice, the action or other proceeding will proceed and may result in a judgment or other order being entered against him 2 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Stewart v. Rice

2. “[T]he general rule from [our prior] cases is that the opposing counsel has a duty to make a good faith effort, by written notice, both to notify the unrepresented party that he should retain counsel or appear in person and to notify the unrepresented party regarding the nature and timing of the next pending proceeding. Further, when a party loses representation and this duty is not fulfilled, the proceedings in the case are tolled until the notice requirements of § 37-61-405, MCA, and [U. Dist. Ct. R. 10] are met.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re the Marriage of Hardin