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Denke v. Shoemaker, 2008 MT 418 (2008)

Citation
Denke v. Shoemaker, 2008 MT 418 (2008)
Parent Document
Denke v. Shoemaker, 2008 MT 418 (2008)
Jurisdiction
Montana (state)
Effective Date
2008-12-16
Original Source
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/888205/denke-v-shoemaker/ ↗

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¶100 Shoemaker’s insistence to have Denke’s settlement agreement placed on the agenda applied solely to Denke and did not constitute policy making. Shoemaker sat on the stage at the meeting in his capacity as a member of the City Council. Shoemaker engaged in no legislative acts when he used his City Council position to smear Denke to protect his own political reputation and promote his “personal philosophy.” Bechard provides no protection for Shoemaker’s actions and he should not be allowed to seek refuge behind § 2-9-111, MCA.