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Judges rule against commissioners in eminent domain dispute
March 21, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIn a case involving the use of eminent domain to acquire land to expand the runway at the Clark County Airport, the Indiana
Court of Appeals encouraged lawyers and the courts to stop using the phrase “jurisdiction over a particular case”
when the term “legal error” should be used.
MoreJudges dismiss state’s appeal regarding juvenile delinquency petition
March 20, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the state has no statutory right to appeal a juvenile court’s decision
to rescind an order approving the filing of a delinquency petition against a teen accused of molesting two children.
MoreProblem-solving courts, CHINS legislation return to house of origin
March 20, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate passed several House bills Tuesday, including legislation expanding when a person can participate in a
problem-solving court program. The House of Representatives returned bills on children in need of services petitions and prosecutor
pensions back to the Senate.
MoreJustices vacate transfer to negligent design case
March 20, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday vacating its grant of transfer to a case filed by a man rendered a quadriplegic
after he fell out of a company truck’s utility bucket while working for Richmond Power.
More5 finalists named for St. Joseph judgeship
March 19, 2013
IL StaffThe St. Joseph County Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission has selected the five finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy
on the court when Chief Judge Michael P. Scopelitis retires in June.
MoreDurham, other guarantors must post collateral on bond
March 19, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Tim Durham and two other men who promised to indemnify and post collateral
on a surety bond issued by Frontier Insurance Co. must post collateral on that bond.
MoreNursing student loses appeal of dismissal from Purdue
March 19, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA nursing student at Purdue University’s Fort Wayne campus was unable to convince the Indiana Court of Appeals Tuesday
that the university and officials violated her due process rights and breached a contract with her when they dismissed her
from the program due to behavioral difficulties.
MoreJustices take child support case
March 19, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to just one case last week, a not-for-publication decision out of the Indiana Court
of Appeals dealing with a parent’s financial obligations to his children.
MoreDespite constitutional concerns, judicial nomination bill advances
March 18, 2013
Dave StaffordProposed changes to the panel that recommends judges for the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals advanced to the House
floor Monday, but not before some lawmakers said they reserved judgment on whether the measure was constitutional.
MoreCOA affirms Pennsylvania proper forum for complaint
March 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a producer of limestone and other products must file its complaint for indemnification
in Pennsylvania based on its contract with a trucking company, and not Lake County, Ind.
MoreJudge says bank can pursue suit against broker
March 18, 2013
Scott OlsonThe Peoples State Bank of Ellettsville can move forward with its lawsuit against broker Stifel Nicolaus & Co., which the
bank claims duped it into investing $13 million in auction-rate securities just before those markets froze up.
MoreEvidence shows stabbing by inmate wasn’t in self defense
March 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA Bartholomew County jail inmate had his conviction and sentence for Class B felony aggravated battery upheld Friday by the
Indiana Court of Appeals. The judges ruled the evidence disputes his claim that a fight he got into with a fellow inmate was
in self defense.
MoreJudges affirm reduction of subrogation lien
March 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected State Farm Insurance Company’s argument that its subrogation lien regarding one
couple’s policy shouldn’t be reduced based on State Farm’s refusal in a policy held by another family to
pay the full amount of the couple’s claim following a car accident.
MoreMan’s statement on drug allowed at trial
March 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals held Friday that a trial court did not commit fundamental error in admitting Charles Meriwether’s
statement to police that he had marijuana in his car.
MoreWabash College sophomore will design art project honoring Shepard
March 15, 2013
IL StaffA child’s handprint designed by Wabash College sophomore John Vosel has been chosen as the monument to honor former
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard in a new Evansville park.
MoreInterviews Monday for St. Joseph judicial opening
March 15, 2013
IL StaffThe St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission meets Monday to conduct interviews of applicants to fill a vacancy
on the court due to Judge Michael P. Scopelitis’ retirement.
MoreMan must reinstate original complaints for lawsuits to proceed
March 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals held Thursday that a man with a propensity to sue over purchases made online may not file a new
lawsuit in Marion County after a similar one was dismissed without prejudice.
MoreCOA affirms angry ex-boyfriend’s battery convictions
March 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA northern Indiana man, angry that his ex-girlfriend was in a new relationship, had his convictions of battery by means of
a deadly weapon upheld by the Indiana Court of Appeals. The convictions stemmed from his ramming of the new boyfriend’s
car with his.
MoreACLU of Indiana claims ordinances on door-to-door canvassing violate First Amendment
March 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe ACLU of Indiana announced Thursday it has filed lawsuits against the town of Yorktown and the city of Jeffersonville because
their ordinances regulating the activities of door-to-door canvassers violate the right to free expression under the U.S.
Constitution.
MoreGerdt Furniture owners embroiled in $4M court fight
March 14, 2013
Scott OlsonA family dispute involving the owners of Gerdt Furniture & Interiors Inc. has led to a lawsuit accusing them of owing
nearly $4 million in unpaid rent and loans.
MoreJudges deny prisoner’s request to appeal without paying fees
March 13, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a man’s argument that he and other prisoners do not need to pay appellate
filing and docketing fees, and so a District Court’s certification of appeal is irrelevant.
MoreWoman suing for unpaid wages passes ‘duck test’
March 13, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Justice Mark Massa made repeated references in Wednesday’s decision to the “Duck Test” – if
it walks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck – in a day laborer’s lawsuit
to recover unpaid damages from a Fort Wayne company. The justices found Brandy Walczak’s lawsuit may proceed under the
Wage Payment Act.
More7th Circuit again reverses drug sentence for minor role reduction
March 13, 2013
Dave StaffordA man convicted of a federal charge that he transported drug money will be sentenced a third time after the 7th Circuit Court
of Appeals ruled Tuesday in a nonprecedential opinion that a resentencing the court ordered in 2010 did not sufficiently consider
his minor role compared with conspirators.
MoreHouse Committee approves CHINS bill returning power to prosecuting attorneys
March 13, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA bill giving prosecuting attorneys the ability to file a Child in Need of Services petition continues to garner strong support
in the Indiana General Assembly.
MoreSpotlight: Change of venue case requires planning, preparation and packing
March 13, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlMoving a trial from one court to another can be cumbersome and brings with it logistical matters that have to be worked out
so the lawyers can focus on presenting their case. Transporting office supplies, reserving hotel rooms, securing conference
rooms and learning the demographics of the community before selecting the jury are among the tasks that have to be addressed.
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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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.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...