Judge says Lewis-Clark County proper venue for Virginia City dispute

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 618

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A 5th Judicial District judge has dismissed a petition by Virginia City business owners against the state Department of Commerce and the Montana Heritage Commission.

The order, from Judge Luke Berger, says that Lewis and Clark District Court was the proper venue for legal proceedings over the contract. The business owners had previously filed an emergency petition to stop the termination of contracts in Virginia City.

“The Montana First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County …

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