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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - "New judge sought in Valpo hospital lawsuit"
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:
VALPARAISO | Landowners seeking to block the construction of a new Porter hospital at Ind. 49 and U.S. 6 have asked Porter County Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper to turn the lawsuit over to another court.The Liberty Landowners Association argues there is a conflict since Mary Harper was once married to Porter County Commissioner Bob Harper, who along with the other two commissioners is the target of the landowners' suit.
"It would not be unreasonable to question the impartiality of a judge with respect to a former spouse," the request reads.
The request is opposed by the commissioners, who argue the trial rule governing these matters does not apply since Mary and Bob Harper are no longer married.
A hearing on the issue is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday before Judge Harper.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 3, 2008 10:55 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts