Rule 18. Notice and copy of decision--remittitur.

(a) Notice and copy of decision to be furnished. Upon the decision of a cause, notice thereof, together with a copy of the courts written order or opinion, will immediately be mailed to each party or their counsel.

(b) Remittitur--when issued--when copy of opinion to accompany. Remittitur may, in cases where it is deemed proper, be ordered forthwith; otherwise the same shall be issued promptly upon expiration of the time for filing appeal to the Montana Supreme Court. A copy of the order or opinion must accompany the remittitur when the judgment or order of the trial court is reversed or modified and the case remanded for further proceedings other than the entry of a final judgment or order terminating the proceedings in the trial court.