Judge Edward W. Najam Jr.
Borrower entitled to retrial on judgment, COA rules
January 15, 2013
Dave StaffordA Steuben Circuit Court committed reversible error when it failed to admit into evidence an exhibit purporting to show that
a borrower had repaid a $650,000 promissory note, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreTrial that OK’d Jasper energy plant conversion error-filled
November 19, 2012
Dave StaffordA judge who ruled against opponents of the conversion of a former coal-fired energy plant in Jasper abused her discretion
on a series of matters, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Monday in reversing a bench trial that found for the city.
MoreCourt examines future medical care in workers' comp case
November 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday that just because a worker injured on the job reaches the maximum amount of compensation
allowed by state statute, that doesn’t mean that future care won’t be needed, and that may warrant additional
payments in order to continue treating pain or injury from the underlying accident.
MoreJudge: Names in workforce development cases should remain confidential
August 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThere appears to be discord among the judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals as to whether party names should be confidential
in workforce development cases.
MoreCOA: Suit against sewer district isn’t a public lawsuit
August 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Spencer Circuit Court erred in finding a lawsuit filed by property owners challenging the requirement they connect to
a new sewer system is a public lawsuit and the property owners must pay $9 million in bond to proceed with the suit, the Indiana
Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreAppeals court splits on new sentence modification issue
July 18, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn inmate’s request for a sentence modification has divided the Indiana Court of Appeals, with the majority concluding
that the 365-day period during which a trial court could grant a modification begins when someone is originally sentenced,
not re-resentenced after a successful appeal.
MoreCOA: Evidence supports dealing conviction
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s conviction of dealing in methamphetamine, finding that pill dough
created while making the drug could be used to count toward the three grams needed to charge someone with Class A felony dealing.
MoreCourt examines 'entry' of guilty plea withdrawal motions
July 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of not paying more than $22,000 in child support wrongly interpreted state
law about withdrawing his guilty plea, and that the trial judge correctly prevented the man from doing so because he didn’t
file a request in writing or justify the withdrawal.
MoreCOA reverses worker's comp board on prescription drug denial
June 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a finding by the state Worker’s Compensation Board that a woman’s employer
isn’t responsible for providing a specific prescription drug to her, noting that the board only focused on one possible
reason why the drug is prescribed.
MoreCOA: Statute of repose doesn't bar woman's complaint
June 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded that a woman’s negligence complaint isn’t
barred by a statute of repose.
MorePanel orders lower court to enforce protective order
May 24, 2011
Michael HoskinsHighlighting a bias in state statute relating to protective orders, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that an accuser’s
request for a civil contempt hearing against someone alleged to have violated a protective order can’t be tied to any
other criminal or civil proceedings under way or available in the future.
MoreCOA: Tractor sale contract not enforceable
May 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals says it’s against public policy to uphold any civil contract that’s based on an illegal
action, and so the court says it won’t create a rule allowing that transaction agreement to be enforced.
MoreCOA: Attorney entitled to lien on former client's file
April 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn attorney doesn’t have to produce documentation of the amount of money a former client owes in order to have a valid
retaining lien, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreCourt: 'ingress' and 'egress' doesn't include parking
March 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial judge on a land use dispute between two sets of neighbors, finding that
the clear meanings of “ingress" and "egress” do not include parking as two of the Porter County residents
had argued based on past caselaw.
MoreJudges visit Jeffersonville for arguments
March 7, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals travels to southern Indiana Wednesday to hear arguments in a case involving credit time.
MoreDefense attorney's arranged drug buy illegal
February 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a Bloomington attorney’s argument that his arrangement of a drug buy in an attempt
to discredit a state’s witness against his client wasn’t a criminal offense because he’s “on the same
legal footing” as prosecutors or police in planning controlled buys.
MoreCOA: Summons should notify of risk of default judgment
February 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonDue process requires that a respondent in a dissolution proceeding be notified of the risk of default for not appearing or
otherwise responding, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Thursday. The judges reversed a couple’s decree of dissolution,
ruling it was void because the summons served on the wife was insufficient.
MoreCOA panel divided on trial court involvement with subpoena
January 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether an Indiana trial court had the authority to order a company to comply
with a subpoena issued by arbitrators in New York.
MoreCOA: Trust not bound by ISTA employment arbitration clause
December 28, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that two former leaders in the Indiana State Teachers Association who served as trustees
for a legally separate insurance trust can’t force the trust’s governing board to adhere to arbitration clauses
outlined in their ISTA employment contracts.
MoreJudges split on approving high-cost retraining tuition
December 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA panel of judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals couldn’t agree on whether a laid-off man’s request for training
at an expensive college should be approved.
MoreAppellate court to hear arguments in Fishers
December 9, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals hits the road Friday to visit Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers for oral arguments
in an interlocutory appeal involving the denial of a motion to suppress.
MoreAppellate court finds garage insurance policy doesn’t cover injuries
November 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonFor only the second time, the Indiana Court of Appeals has addressed the language in a garage insurance policy, and upheld
partial summary judgment in favor of the insurer.
MoreCOA finds voyeurism statute not vague
October 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state’s voyeurism statute is not unconstitutionally vague, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today by rejecting
a man’s claims that the statute would prevent taping a surprise birthday party.
MoreJudges define 'courthouse' for first time
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals had to decide if a courthouse means a particular building or may
be any place that houses the trial courts. Their decision would impact a woman whose home was sold in a sheriff’s sale.
MoreDefendants in will contest must timely answer
September 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn an issue of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that a will contest is a civil action and a defendant
in this type of action is required to file an answer or plead to a complaint as provided by the state’s trial rules.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
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.