Format, length, required sections and appendix rules — and a brief formatted to them for $299.
Montana has no intermediate appellate court: appeals go directly to the Supreme Court of the State of Montana.
| Court | Type | Margins | Opening brief | Reply | Appendix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of the State of Montana | Times New Roman 14 pt, double-spaced | 1-inch margins | 10,000 words | 5,000 words | Appendix · App. 12 |
Rules profiles reviewed September 2026. Court rules change — confirm the current rules with the clerk.
Court of last resort — hears appeals from district courts, Water Court, Workers' Compensation Court
TABLE OF CONTENTS · TABLE OF AUTHORITIES · STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES · STATEMENT OF THE CASE · STATEMENT OF THE FACTS · STANDARD OF REVIEW · SUMMARY OF THE ARGUMENT · ARGUMENT · CONCLUSION · CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE · CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE · APPENDIX
Opening brief: 10,000 words; reply brief: 5,000 words.
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