Opinion ID: 876844
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: attorney fees under section 2-3-221, mca.

Text: This issue need not be discussed, because attorney fees are available to plaintiffs under the mandamus statutes, section 27-26-402, MCA. In summary, we mandate that State Lands is to return the application for Permit 41A as incomplete and inadequate. We enjoin further use of the 41A area for mining operations until a valid permit is issued by State Lands. The cause is remanded to the District Court for an evidentiary hearing on attorney fees which are granted to the prevailing party on a writ of mandate. All other relief is denied. DALY and HARRISON, JJ., and JOEL G. ROTH, District Judge, [] concur. SHEA, J., specially concurs and will file an opinion later.