Five-Day Civil Trial Scheduled in Beaverhead County District Court October 19–23
DILLON, Mont. — Montana's Fifth Judicial District Court in Beaverhead County has scheduled a five-day civil bench trial for the week of October 19–23, 2026.
According to the court's weekly Law and Motion Calendar, the case of White v. Walsh et al. is scheduled to begin Monday, October 19, at 9 a.m. and continue through Friday, October 23.
The trial will be heard by Judge Robert Olson.
Civil Trial Scheduled for Entire Week
The case, identified as Cause No. 24-14731, is the only proceeding listed on the published court calendar for the week.
The trial is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. each day, Monday through Friday.
A bench trial differs from a jury trial because the judge, rather than a jury, hears the evidence and makes findings of fact and conclusions of law.
The calendar identifies the following attorneys:
Attorneys for the plaintiff: David Cotner and Taylor Eisenzimer
Attorney for the defendant: Scott Green
The court calendar does not provide details about the underlying dispute, the claims involved or the relief being requested.
Court Calendar for October 19–23
The scheduled proceedings are:
Date | Time | Proceeding |
Monday, October 19 | 9 a.m. | White v. Walsh et al. — Bench Trial |
Tuesday, October 20 | 9 a.m. | Trial Continues |
Wednesday, October 21 | 9 a.m. | Trial Continues |
Thursday, October 22 | 9 a.m. | Trial Continues |
Friday, October 23 | 9 a.m. | Trial Continues |
All five days are scheduled before Judge Robert Olson.
Public Access to Court Proceedings
The Fifth Judicial District Court provides Zoom access information for court proceedings through the Beaverhead County Clerk of District Court's website.
Individuals wishing to observe proceedings remotely can find the Zoom information at:
The court requires participants to sign into Zoom using their first and last names. Individuals who fail to do so will not be permitted to view the proceedings.
The court also reminds attorneys that hearing times have been adjusted to accommodate the calendar and that clients should be informed of their scheduled appearances.
The court calendar is subject to change, and trial schedules may be modified as proceedings develop.
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