Arbitration clause in public works contract enforceable against municipality. Plaintiff waived right by subsequent inconsistent acts after U.S. Supreme Court invalidated provision of Montana law requiring notice on face of contract. Chile hearsay admissibility. Failure to exclude witness at request of a party not prejudicial. Incidental deposition costs including airfare, hotel bills and rental car expenses are not recoverable costs even after an offer of judgment, pursuant to Rule 68, M.R.Civ.
Law firm acting as trustee for hospital to collect payment for medical care is a proper party.
Defendants waiver of right to jury trial in justice court did not waive their right to jury in trial de novo in District Court. Lack of a written waiver of right to counsel in four of five prior convictions overcome by testimony of Justice of the Peace as to his routine practice in arraignments. Admission of evidence of battered women syndrome. Partial summary judgment granted establishing prescriptive easement. Interlocutory injunction vacated due to failure of order to describe the reasons for its issuance.