Decius Spear Wade (January 23, 1835 – August 3, 1905) was an American attorney, judge, writer, and politician who has been called the "Father of Montana Jurisprudence" for his role in establishing the common law and statutory law of the U.S. state of Montana.
Decius Spear Wade (January 23, 1835 – August 3, 1905) was an influential figure in shaping the legal system of Montana by contributing to both common law and statutory law development.