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Judges: Couple lacked standing to challenge road closure
March 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that a trial court properly dismissed a couple’s complaint over the closure of an
access road into cemetery where their daughter is buried.
MoreHome improvement contract enforceable
March 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonEven though a restoration company’s contract with a homeowner did not satisfy the requirements of the Home Improvement
Contracts Act, that did not automatically render the contract void, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled. The judges reversed
judgment in favor of the homeowner and ordered he pay the company for the work it performed.
MoreCOA affirms judgment for bank in replevin action
March 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld summary judgment for a bank in its attempt to repossess a motorcycle, finding that
while the purchasers of the motorcycle had an interest in it, their interest was not superior to the bank’s perfect
security interest.
MoreJustices affirm ruling in dispute between health care facility and FSSA
March 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the outcome of a case between Family and Social Services Administration and a decertified
intermediate care facility, in which the net result was a wash for both sides.
MoreSupreme Court rules AOL required to pay online use taxes
March 16, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that companies purchasing online promotional materials from outside the state must pay
a use tax when those materials are distributed within Indiana.
MoreTort law case tests boundaries of 'duty'
March 14, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that answered some complicated questions about the point at which
one person assumes a “duty” to another. But the panel did not reach a consensus, with one judge writing that the
majority opinion could have a negative impact on public policy.
MoreCOA affirms dismissal of case 18 years after filing
March 8, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that a Henry Circuit judge correctly dismissed a union’s complaint about a manufacturing
plant closure more than two decades ago, finding that the union failed to prosecute the case for 18 years and that was an
adequate basis for dismissal.
MoreTitle dispute leads to appellate reversal
March 7, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a decision in favor of a title company, finding that the trial court must re-examine
the case to decide if the two property owners have an action for negligent contract misrepresentation relating to a land easement
dispute.
MoreUnion withdraws request for temporary restraining order
March 6, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe union that filed a lawsuit last month in federal court challenging Indiana’s “right-to-work” law has
withdrawn its emergency motion for a temporary restraining order.
MoreJudges affirm ruling in favor of Jeep dealer
March 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a southwestern Indiana car dealer being sued by a customer for injuries
in a car accident under the Indiana Products Liability Act after Chrysler LLC filed for bankruptcy.
MoreParents cannot each recover under policy's underinsured motorist provisions
February 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe parents of a teenager killed in a crash during a drag race cannot recover funds in their individual capacities under their
automobile insurance underinsured motorist provisions, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded.
MoreCOA upholds judgment in favor of employer in wrongful termination suit
February 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the Indiana Department of Insurance in a lawsuit filed
by a former employee claiming wrongful termination.
MoreAppellate court orders hearing on judge's impartiality
February 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that a Monroe Circuit judge abused her discretion in denying a motion to recuse in
a small claims case that involved an attorney who previously served as the judge’s election campaign committee chair.
MoreHomeowners' association can enforce ban on child day care
February 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the decision that would allow two homeowners to run a child care operation out of their
residences. The homeowners’ association has restrictive covenants in place prohibiting the operation of a child care
home.
More7th Circuit dismisses South Bend's appeal
February 7, 2012
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was presented a novel jurisdictional issue Tuesday: whether a municipal land use case can
come within the exception to the doctrine of mootness for cases that are capable of repetition yet elude review.
More7th Circuit affirms official's termination
February 3, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe city of Anderson was justified in firing an official who failed to support a mayoral campaign, the 7th Circuit Court of
Appeals held Friday.
MorePersonal cars fall under federal act exemption
February 2, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe billing agent for a central Indiana volunteer fire department can’t bill individuals involved in auto accidents
with their personal vehicles for clean-up costs of hazardous substances, according to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreTort Claims Act does not grant immunity for reckless conduct
January 27, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals held the Tort Claims Act does not grant immunity to law enforcement officers who fail to exercise
reasonable care while driving.
MoreWebcasting allowed in 3 Lake County courtrooms
January 27, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has announced a new 18-month pilot project allowing trial court proceedings to be webcast in three
Lake County courtrooms.
MoreCOA holds volunteer caretaker not entitled to damages
January 27, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s finding that a man was not entitled to damages for taking
care of a blighted property.
MoreJustices: patient fund not entitled to set-off
January 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed a $1 million excess damages award from the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund
to the estate of a man who died following a truck accident, determining the fund is not entitled to a reduction of the award
to account for the 20 percent chance the man would have died even without the doctor’s negligence.
MoreCOA: arbitration provision null and void
January 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of a payday loan company’s motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit
filed by a customer. The COA relied on a nearly identical case involving the same plaintiff in which another appellate panel
found that since the arbitrator named in the agreement is no longer available, the arbitration provision is null and void
on grounds of impossibility.
MoreCOA: trial courts can limit administrative review
January 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsState law allows a trial court to decline to hold a jury trial and limit its review of a local municipality’s administrative
decision, according to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreJudges rule on Clark County surveyor's suit
January 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the former Clark County surveyor in his request that he should
have been involved in a project involving Lancassange Creek. But the judges reversed summary judgment for the surveyor regarding
whether he should have been involved in a project in a subdivision.
MoreJustices divided on whether accident is covered by policy
January 10, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled 3-1 Tuesday that an insurer for the Indiana Youth Soccer Association does not have to provide
coverage for an accident involving a Carmel team during a trip to Colorado for a soccer tournament.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.