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EXHIBIT 5.1
OPINION OF CALLISTER NEBEKER & MCCULLOUGH
July 26, 2000
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-3
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the registration of 3,749,458 shares of common stock, no
par value per share (the "Common Shares") of ALPNET, Inc. (the "Company") with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Registration Statement on Form S-3
(the "Registration Statement"), relating to the sales, if any, of the Common
Shares by the selling shareholders, we have examined such documents, records and
matters of law as we have considered relevant. Based upon such examination and
upon our familiarity as counsel for the Company with its general affairs, it is
our opinion that the Common Shares being registered, when issued, will be
legally issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
CALLISTER NEBEKER & MCCULLOUGH
A Professional Corporation
/s/ Laurie S. Hart
