Indiana Trial Courts
Jefferson County Courthouse reopens
August 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonMore than two years after an accidental fire destroyed the Jefferson County Courthouse roof and heavily damaged the upper
floor, those displaced by the fire have moved back into the landmark.
MoreCOA allows for admission of vehicle photo in personal injury action
August 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed for the first time the issue of whether a photograph admitted at trial showing little
damage to a truck involved in an accident is inadmissible on the grounds that it’s irrelevant to any determination of
bodily injury.
MoreOnline court employee training begins Aug. 18
August 8, 2011
IL StaffIn an effort to give a general introduction of the judicial system to new trial court employees, a new online training program
has been created and is now open for enrollment.
MoreScott County joins statewide CMS
August 8, 2011
IL StaffScott County is the latest county to become connected to Odyssey, a case management system that has slowly been implemented
throughout the state.
MoreLawmakers may consider sentencing options for children waived to adult court
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsWithin a six-month period, one Indiana county prosecutor faced two situations where he had to make one of the toughest types
of decisions – whether a child should be tried in juvenile or adult court based on the brutality of a crime and age
of the offender.
More'Notario' pleads guilty to tax evasion, illegal law practice
July 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has sentenced an Indianapolis woman who offered illegal immigration services without a law license
and evaded paying her income taxes through that business.
MoreJudges ask family to end litigation over parents' interments
July 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a dispute among divided siblings on where their deceased parents should be buried, the Indiana Court of Appeals asked the
family to end the litigation and let the parents “rest in peace.”
MoreLongtime Kosciusko County judge dies
July 22, 2011
IL StaffA former judge in Kosciusko County died Wednesday. Hon. C. Robert “Bob” Burner was 81.
MoreRuling against local planning, zoning officials has statewide implications
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsDeciding where the planes fly in or out of an airport and how land and buildings are used on airport grounds became the pivotal
issue in a recent lawsuit in Marion Superior Court.
MoreClass action alleges UPL
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe plaintiffs' lawyers will use the United Financial decision from the Indiana Supreme Court to make their argument.
MoreHail creates firestorm for State Farm
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsHailstorm damages more than property, resulting in $14.5 million defamation verdict against the insurer.
MoreCOA upholds $12 garnishment
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Circuit Court did not err in its interpretation of a statute involving garnishment of wages when ruling a company
was correctly withholding only $12.17 from an employee, held the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
MoreJustices: Child placement statutes are constitutional
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a much-anticipated ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority
on out-of-state placement cases are constitutional and that the Department of Child Services has statutory power to consider
costs when considering those placements.
MoreRecount commission rules in favor of secretary of state
June 28, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Secretary of State Charlie White will remain in office. The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 in favor of White,
finding the Indiana Democratic Party didn’t provide sufficient evidence that White wasn’t eligible to take office.
MoreJudge: Man did not knowingly waive right to counsel
June 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge raised six points in a dissent Monday as to why he disagreed with his colleagues’
decision to affirm the revocation of a man’s probation based on the conclusion that the defendant knowingly, intelligently,
and voluntarily waived his right to counsel.
MoreWomen accused of operating 'puppy mill' file lawsuit
June 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe mother and daughter who were accused of running a “puppy mill” and had animals removed from their homes as
a result of tax law violations are now suing the Indiana attorney general and others involved in the removal of the dogs.
MoreHigh court questions whether transactions are leases or security interest sales
June 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsExamining whether a transaction between two businesses is a lease or a sale subject to security interest, the Indiana Supreme
Court has adopted an approach used in Colorado. The court held that various factors, such as the economy, must be considered
in each situation to decide that question.
MoreSupreme Court aligns with trial court in dog-attack case
June 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed a trial court judge’s finding that the city of Evansville and its animal control
division are not liable in a dog attack that seriously injured a boy.
MoreLaw firm managers plan for the worst
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLike other businesses, law firms know it is vital to be able to serve clients during times of disaster. Locally, many firms
have begun developing or have revisited business continuity plans – particularly after 2006 when a strong storm whipped
through downtown Indianapolis and shattered the windows in a high-rise building, displacing several law firms.
MoreClark judges sue over budget cuts
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsClark Circuit and Superior judges have filed lawsuits against county officials over proposed budget cuts, restarting the kind
of litigation that four years ago led to the Indiana Supreme Court’s urging that trial judges work with and share in
the financial decision-making process rather than resorting to judicial mandates.
MoreFamily Court Project grant applications available
June 6, 2011
IL StaffTrial courts interested in earning a Family Court Project grant have until July 1 to apply.
MoreHamilton County judge receives public reprimand
May 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand against Hamilton Superior Judge William J. Hughes, the disciplinary sanction
stemming from an out-of-state drunk driving arrest.
MoreIn his honor...
May 25, 2011
IL StaffA ceremony May 11 marked the official renaming and dedication of the Lake Superior court building in East Chicago in honor
of recently retired Lake Circuit Judge Lorenzo Arredondo.
MoreCourt rules on medical malpractice excess damages issue
May 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled on an issue of first impression, adopting recent guidance from the state’s highest
court to decide that evidence relating to medical malpractice liability can be introduced in determining damages even after
someone enters into a settlement with the healthcare provider on that underlying claim.
MoreJustices won't intervene in secretary of state eligibility case
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling on an emergency transfer request, the Indiana Supreme Court today accepted Secretary of State Charlie White’s
appeal against the state’s Democratic Party and ruled it won’t put a halt to the case while a recount investigation
and criminal voter fraud proceedings are ongoing.
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the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!