In the Matter of D.M.S. 2009 MT 41 is an unusual case — an involuntary commitment case conducted before a jury. Occasionally we deal with mentally ill spouses or parents who pose a danger to their children or the other parent. The Supreme Court reversed the jury decision committing DMS. DMS had a cognitive disorder. DMS had committed acts of violence. But the Supreme Court found there was no causal connection between his mental illness and an imminent threat of injury to himself or others. Justice Warner dissented.
