Saturday, July 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Court limits sex offender residency law"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports today on the Supreme Court decision June 30th in the case of State of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 04, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Federal judge throws out stun belt conviction
From an ILB report April 26, 2007 on the Supreme Court opinion in the case of John Stephenson v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 03, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme court posts one from yesterday and one for today
State of Indiana v. Anthony W. Pollard is the opinion I wrote up here yesterday, although it hadn't been posted,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "What's next for David Camm? Case may not be remanded to trial court until fall"
Matt Thacker of the New Albany N & T has this story today. Some quotes:After two trials and two convictions...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Supreme Court won't shift casino funds to E.C."
The Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of East Chicago v. East Chicago Second Century, Inc. (ILB summary here),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules in sex offender case
I've received this report:The following case has been granted transfer with opinion: State v. Anthony Pollard -- 05A02-0707-CR-640 -- 6/30/09...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - A second opinion today from the Supreme Court
In East Chicago v. East Chicago Second Century, Inc., a 21-page, 4-1 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:When riverboat gambling came...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - One today, so far, from Supreme Court
Referring back to this June 24th ILB entry headed "Many more Indiana Supreme Court opinions expected before July 1," one...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Legal filings indicate Office of Attorney General and the Indiana Gaming Commission to be somewhat at odds
Readers of Indiana Legislative Insight and Indiana Gaming Insight are aware of a "war of words" going on in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on "Third trial ordered for Camm"
"Another Camm trial would put strain on county’s finances" is the headline to this story today by Chris Morris of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one more case today
In Adoption of T.B.; W.G. v. D.B. & J.B., a 13-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The question presented is whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Third trial ordered for Camm"
The Supreme Court's ruling this morning in the case of David R. Camm v. State of Indiana (ILB summary here)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides 3 today, including David Camm case
In David R. Camm v. State of Indiana , a 31-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Dickson begins:The defendant, David R. Camm,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Supreme Court rules against NIPSCO: U.S. Steel disputed the way the utility calculated electric rates"
Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times had this report Wednesday on the case:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Supreme Court rules against NIPSCO: U.S. Steel disputed the way the utility calculated electric rates"
The Supreme Court's decision Tuesday in the case of Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. United States Steel Corp. is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Many more Indiana Supreme Court opinions expected before July 1
The U.S. Supreme Court is ending its term and seven more opinions are expected during the next few days. Generally,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues fourth opinion today
July 1st is right around the corner. . . Today the Supreme Court issued a fourth opinion, a 6-page, 5-0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides three today
In Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. United States Steel Corp. , a 12-page, 4-1 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Northern...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - What Constitutes "Practicing Law"?
The Supreme Court on June 19th* posted a disciplinary order file-stamped and signed April 30th: In the Matter of Douglas...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Ind. court reinstates student's convictions"
The Indiana Supreme Court's decision Thursday in the case of Christopher Bailey v. State of Indiana (ILB summary here) is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Christopher Bailey v. State of Indiana, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Christopher Bailey, convicted of battery and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: Vanderburgh County judge delays Hatch Act ruling
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9th that included this quote from the Evansville Courier & Press:The next move in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Ex-lawyer gets 2 years in deadly DUI," may serve 11 months
Updating this ILB entry from June 3rd, the Supreme Court, in a "Published order of interim suspension upon notice of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two today
In Susana Henri v. Stephen Curto, a 15-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Presenting contentions of improper conduct of jury deliberations...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "The long and contentious battle to settle Terre Haute’s 2007 mayor’s election is over"
So reads the lede today to this story by Arthur E. Foulkes in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. The case, of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues four more this afternoon
In Byron K. Breaston v. State of Indiana, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Following unrelated criminal trials, Byron Breaston...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides three, including Terre Haute mayor case and CAFO case
Kevin D. Burke v. Duke Bennett, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Duke Bennett became the Mayor of Terre Haute,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Jim Atterholt, Commissioner of the Indiana Dept. of Insurance v. Geneva Herbst, Personal Rep. of the Estate of Jeffrey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 15, 2009
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court dismisses school finance plaintiffs' arguments
Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday on the Supreme Court's decision in Bonner v. Daniels, Karen Francisco of the Fort...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Identifying the Articles of the Indiana Constitution [Updated]
Looking at today's Court of Appeals opinion (Vaughen) and its instructive footnote 2 spelling out instances when simple redaction of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court dismisses school finance plaintiffs' arguments
In Joseph and LaTanya Bonner, et al v. Mitch Daniels, et al, a 14-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The plaintiffs/appellants,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - Terre Haute mayoral election dispute heard by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of Kevin D. Burke v. Duke Bennett. Arthur E. Foulkes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Wilkes' sentence challenged: Lawyers say judge violated state law"
The case of Daniel Ray Wilkes v. State of Indiana, argued yesterday before the Supreme Court, is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules that paper / dealers' plates "must be be mounted in the same fashion as the permanent plate"
Late this afternoon the Supreme Court has filed two opinions -- today's are time-stamped 3:28 PM and 4:21 PM. They...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Indiana Supreme Court decision highlighted
The Supreme Court's May 19th decision in the case of Dennis Conwell and Frank Splittorff, d/b/a Piece of America v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one, late this afternoon [Updated]
Brandon Stanley v. Danny Walker is a 24-page opinion. The majority opinion, by Justice Sullivan, ends on p. 11. Then:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Women fired for race: Ruling says whites received far less punishment for far worse behavior"
The May 21st Supreme Court decision in the case of Filter Specialists, Inc. v. Dawn Brooks, et al (ILB summary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Filter Specialists, Inc. v. Dawn Brooks, et al, a 20-page opinion, Justice Rucker writes:Dawn Brooks and Charmaine Weathers initiated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Court denies transfer and remands in posted order
In a posted Order Denying Transfer, issued May 15th, the Supreme Court has denied transfer in the case of Aleksander...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Former coach wins $200,000 verdict against Gary schools"
Reporting on yesterday's Supreme Court decision in the case of Gary Community School Corporation v. Tom Powell (see ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides four today, including a website business dispute, and a reading of the expungement statute
In Gary Community School Corporation v. Tom Powell, a 14-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that an employee filling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Courts weighs interests of a 9-year-old boy awaiting adoption against the parental rights of his previously incarcerated parents
Oral argument was held yesterday before the Supreme Court in the case of In re Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court issues a second opinion today
In Maggie Bush and Leonard Bush v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co., a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one this afternoon
In Estate of Margaret H. Prickett, Deceased v. Marilyn Prickett Womersley, a 10-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:A woman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "N.J. man asks Indiana court to reconsider recent ruling regarding twins born to surrogate"
Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from April 12th, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A New Jersey...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Disciplinary agreement relating to firm name issued by Supreme Court
The ILB doesn't report on every individual attorney disciplinary action, but In the Matter of Loomis, Grubbs, and Wray, issued...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
The Supreme Court today granted transfer with per curiam opinion in the case of Alexa Whedon v. State of Indiana:Alexa...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Ind. Decision - Charges dismissed as a result of last week's Supreme Court decision
Anna Rochelle of the Greene County Daily World has a report today on the impact of last week's (April...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Samuel Hardley v. State of Indiana, an 11-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:To address conflicting opinions from the Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on "Court overturns sex registry conviction"
The two Supreme Court decisions (see ILB summary here) issued April 30th were the subject of a story Saturday in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 03, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Court overturns sex registry conviction"
Yesterday's two Supreme Court decisions (see ILB summary here) are the subject of an AP story today in the Chicago...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 01, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today re ex post facto challenges to the Indiana Sex Offender Registration Act
In Richard P. Wallace v. State of Indiana, an 18-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:The statutes collectively referred to as...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Supreme Court grants transfer with opinion, applying new Appellate Rule 14.1
The April 17th Indiana Supreme Court decision in the case of In Re: T.S.; Indiana Dept. of Child Services, LaPorte...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ind. Courts - More on: "Terre Haute Lawyer Arrested for Drunk Driving Again"
Updating this ILB entry from March 4, the most recent in a list of several entries, the Supreme Court has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Dreaded, Inc. v. St. Paul Guardian Ins. Co., a 5-0, 9-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Facing an environmental damage claim,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Term. of Parent-Child Rel. of G.Y.; R.Y. v. IDCS, a 14-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:The trial court terminated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides second case today
In Bannister v. State, a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:A police officer on patrol ran a computer check...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court grants transfer with opinion, applying new Appellate Rule 14.1 [Updated]
Regarding the Supreme Court opinion today in the case of In Re: T.S.; Indiana Dept. of Child Services, LaPorte County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court grants transfer with opinion, applying new Appellate Rule 14.1
In In Re: T.S.; Indiana Dept. of Child Services, LaPorte County v. LaPorte County CASA, et al, a 6-page, 5-0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "State high court revives casino fund case"
The Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of Gregory Zoeller v. East Chicago Second Century (ILB summary here) is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules in riverboat gambling proceeds case
In Gregory Zoeller v. East Chicago Second Century (Marion Sup.Ct. 4, Judge Bradford), a 10-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Ind. Supreme Court orders review of adoption: N.J. man has custody of twins, now 4, born in Indy via a surrogate"
Updating this ILB entry from last Thursday, April 9th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Property owners may want to be thinking twice about drinking and driving, even on their own land"
The Supreme Court's decision April 8th in the case of State of Indiana v. Adam L. Manuwal (see ILB summary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 11, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Ind. Supreme Court orders review of adoption: N.J. man has custody of twins, now 4, born in Indy via a surrogate"
In the Matter of the Adoption of Infants H.; Marion County Division of Indiana Dept. of Child Services, about which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two so far today
In State of Indiana v. Adam L. Manuwal, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Declining to apply statutes that prohibit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today [Updated]
The Supreme Court has granted transfer with opinion today in one case, In the Matter of the Adoption of Infants...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules in much-lawyered wrongful death damages case
In Butler v. Ind. Dept. Insurance (Marion Superior Ct., Judge Ayers), a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:We hold that,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Roy Lee Ward"
The Supreme Court's decision today in the case of Roy Lee Ward v. State (see ILB summary here) is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Roy Lee Ward v. State, a 21-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The defendant, Roy Lee Ward, appeals his death...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues four today
In The Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management v. Raybestos Products Co., on a petition for rehearing, Justice Boehm's opinion reads...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues another today; and a note
In Estate of Jerome Mintz v. Connecticut General Life Ins. Co. and Wayne E. Gruber, a 12-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today, on grandparents' rights [Corrected]
In the Matter of the Paternity of K.I., by Grandmother and Next Friend J.I. v. J.H. is a 13-page, 5-0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides Ahmad Edwards v. State, on remand from SCOTUS
Here is a quote from our Supreme Court's May 17, 2007 decision in Ahmad Edwards v. State:Here we have a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court tax decision posted late today re issue preclusion
In Miller Brewing Co. v. Ind. Dept. Revenue, an 11-page, 5-0 decision, the Tax Court‟s denial of Miller's motion for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today, extending Lambert
In Todd Allen Clark v. Michelle D. Clark, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:In Lambert v. Lambert, 861 N.E.2d...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ind. Courts - "State Supreme Court rebukes Felts for DWI: Reprimand ends punishment for Circuit judge"
Rebecca S. Green's report this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:The Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Judge Grant W. Hawkins receives a suspension without pay for a period of 60 days
A 27-page, 3-2 decision with four opinions, issued late this afternoon, in the case of In the Matter of: the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ind. Courts - Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts receives public reprimand
The 5-0, 2-page order, In the Matter of the Hon. Thomas J. Felts, concludes:Respondent and the Commission have agreed that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues three opinons today
In In the Matter of R.J.G., a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that a juvenile court may order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court dismisses as moot misconduct order against Judge Chapala
In the Matter of the Hon. Walter P. Chapala, Senior Judge, issued today, is available here. A list of ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 06, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Helton oral argument reported today
The oral argument yesterday before the Supreme Court in the case of James H. Helton, Jr. v. State of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 06, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court vacates transfer grant in Gunkel case
By an order dated March 4th, the Supreme Court has ordered:By order dated January 15, 2009, the Court granted a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds that the shopping center owners are not entitled to consequential damages from street reconfigurations that affect traffic flow
In State of Indiana v. Kimco of Evansville, Inc., et al, a 14-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:In State v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today,
In In the Matter of Robert E. Lehman, a 4-page per curiam opinion in an attorney disciplinary action, the majority...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Justices weigh judge’s handling of $440,000 suit"
Yesterday's oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Rudrappa Gunashekar v. Kay Grose is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Pelley convictions upheld: Murder trial delay did not violate rule.
The Supreme Court decision yesterday in the case of Robert Jeffrey Pelley v. State (ILB summary here) is the subject...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one opinion this morning, reversing COA's reading of Criminal Rule 4(C)
In Robert Jeffrey Pelley v. State, an 18-page, 5-0 opinion issued today, with the Court granting transfer with opinion, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Bruce Wayne St. Clair, Jr. v. State of Indiana, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Appellant Bruce Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Steven McCullough v. State of Indiana, a 12-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:We grant transfer and hold (1) in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Ind. Decisions - 4th amendment decision appealed to SCOTUS
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis was filed in the U.S....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "South Bend can try to recoup clean-up costs"
Cooper Industries, LLC v. City of South Bend, handed down Jan. 22nd by our Supreme Court (see ILB entry here),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 24, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decision in South Bend Studebaker cleanup case posted
Posted by the Court late this afternoon: Cooper Industries, LLC v. City of South Bend, a 32-page, 5-0 opinion authored...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on Indiana's rental agreement deposit statute
In Stan Klotz v. Sarah Hoyt and Chrissy Kornmann, an 11-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:This landlord-tenant dispute centers on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues judiciary disciplinary ruling
In In the Matter of the Hon. Kenneth R. Scheibenberger, a 3-page, Per Curiam decision, the Court concludes:Accordingly, the Respondent,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ind. Decisions - "Gary as the last plaintiff standing among more than 30 cities and states that have sued the gun industry over the past decade"
Updating the ILB entries from Jan. 12 (here and here), Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star today has an excellent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 19, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on Supreme Court gun ruling
Updating the ILB entry immediately below, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star now reports:The Indiana Supreme Court today declined to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Brady Center announces Supreme Court gun ruling
The Brady Center has issued this news release, but I can find no opinion online. At second glance, I see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - More on: Transfer sought in fire district case; recusal of Chief Justice requested
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8, 2008, re the case of Ronald Sanders, Paul Hardin, Dallas Kelp, et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Ind. Decisions - Court grants transfer in one of the two insurance cases argued Jan. 8
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two insurance cases Thursday - see details here. The Court has voted to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one late today, a 3-2 ruling
In State v. Raymond Washington, Jr., an 18-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Pursuant to statutory authority, the State appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - A second Supreme Court decision today, perhaps there are others [Updated]
In Therese Newkirk, Personal Representative of the Estate of Martha O'Neal v. Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 6-page,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
[This case is currently erroneously listed online as a COA decision] In Randall and Marla Wagler, et al. v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Court rules on robo call ban: Law applies to political messages"
The Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of State of Indiana v. American Family Voices, Inc., Jim Gonzalez, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds the robo-call law applies to all autodialer calls, not just consumer transaction calls with commercial messages
In State of Indiana v. American Family Voices, Inc., Jim Gonzalez, et al, a 9-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Abjul K. Johnson v. State of Indiana, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:In its unpublished opinion affirming the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In State v. Charlene Davis, an 11-page, 5-0, decision, Justice Rucker writes:Today we examine the question of whether it is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In J.C.C. v. State, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:During a year’s incarceration at Boys’ School for an episode...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two today from the Supreme Court
Here are the two opinions mentioned earlier today in this entry. In Louis Richard Harris v. State of Indiana, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yesterday's Raybestos ruling [Updated]
The Supreme Court's opinion yesterday in the case of Indiana Department of Environmental Management v. Raybestos Products Co. (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In State v. Michael Cozart, a 10-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:In this opinion we reaffirm that before accepting a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In The Indiana Department of Environmental Management v. Raybestos Products Co., an 11-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Friday, December 05, 2008
Ind. Courts - "State's high court hears school funding challenge"
Yesterday's oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Philip A. Bonner, et al. v. Mitch Daniels, et...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 05, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court on improper use of subpoena
In In re Anonymous, a disciplinary case, the Supreme Court writes in a 4-page per curiam opinion: We approve...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two today from Supreme Court
Each of the following cases was granted transfer with opinion. In Lloyd Overton v. Marshall Grillo, D.O., et al., an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Molesting plea can't be altered"
Tne Indiana Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of Shawn E. Norris v. State of Indiana (see ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ind. Decsions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Shawn E. Norris v. State of Indiana, a 9-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Four years after his guilty plea,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Courts - Still more on: Confrontation clause case re admissibility of crime lab report
Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSblog has posted a long analysis of the oral...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 10, 2008
Courts - More on: Confrontation clause case re admissibility of crime lab report
As the ILB noted yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing/heard oral arguments today at 1:00 PM in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 10, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Ind.Courts - "Challenged absentee ballots should be set aside for later review, high court finds"
In the Indianapolis Star today, Jon Murray gives an overview of yesterday's election challenges. Some quotes:Conflicting court rulings handed down...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
Ind. Courts - No last word yet in Marion County early voting case?
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has granted transfer and vacated the just-issued earlier this afternoon Order of the Court of Appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 03, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Court upholds conviction in quadruple killing"
The Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of Bassett v. State (see ILB summary here) is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Stephanie Bailey v. Lewis Mann, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:The parties entered into a property settlement agreement...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Bassett v. State, an 18-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Robert Bassett, Jr., appeals his four convictions for murder and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Curley Plaintiffs petition for immediate consideration by Supreme Court
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the ILB has just received this information from a reliable source: The Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ind. Courts - "E.C. developer claims feds took a pass on Second Century" [Updated]
Today the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two different cases, City of East Chicago v. East Chicago Second Century,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Prior order granting transfer vacated in Hollars case
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 16, the Supreme Court today has issued an Order Vacating Prior Order Granting Transfer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two
Two Supreme Court decisions posted today, one of them was decided yesterday. In Larry Walden V. State, a 3-2, 14-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Roommates defend settlement before Indiana Supreme Court"
Oral arguments were heard yesterday at the Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington, before the Indiana Supreme Court in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Question of whether defendant should have been granted new trial argued
The case of State of Indiana v. Shannon Hollars, argued yesterday before the Supreme Court (see ILB entry here), is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. United States Filter Corp., et al, a 13-page, 4-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court rules in Lake County early voting dispute [Updated]
A story in the Chicago Tribune today contains this quote:The Indiana Supreme Court is expected to rule in the coming...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court orders hundreds of pages of sealed documents in a pending case to be open and available for public inspection
Oral arguments were heard before the Supreme Court Jan. 14th in Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co. v. United States Filter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Larry W. Newton v. State, a 5-page, 4-1 decision on a direct appeal, with four separate opinions, Judge Dickson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Courts are tending to side with faculty members who seek unemployment payments when their contracts are terminated through no fault of their own"
The Indiana Supreme Court's June 17th decision in the case of Indiana State University v. William C. LaFief and IDWD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues disciplinary ruling
In In the Matter of Kimberly O. Powell, a 5-page, Per Curiam opinion, the Court writes:Respondent's misconduct includes failing to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one opinion today
In Pinnacle Properties Development Group, LLC v.City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:The City of Jeffersonville...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues disciplinary opinion re legal advertisements
From In the Matter of Scott A. Benkie/In the Matter of Douglas A. Crawford, a 5-page Per Curiam opinionThis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues opinion on double jeopardy issue
In Roderick Lee v. State of Indiana, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Beohm writes:Multiple convictions do not violate Indiana’s Double...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Brian Woods v. State of Indiana, a 7-page opinion, Justice Rucker writes:To reverse a trial court’s decision to exclude...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Even more on "Supreme Court hears arguments in Jeff Pelley case" [Updated]
Updating this ILB entry on the oral arguments held last Thursday, Aug. 14th, in the case of Robert Jeffrey Pelley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Marla K. Young v. Timothy S. Young, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:This appeal raises several important...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on "Supreme Court hears arguments in Jeff Pelley case"
Updating this ILB entry from August 15, about the oral arguments Thursday in the case of Robert Jeffrey Pelley v.State,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Court Agrees to Review Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Second Century, Inc. "
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, stories today in both region papers. Any Grimm of the Gary Post Tribune has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Supreme Court hears arguments in Jeff Pelley case"
Updating yesterday's ILB entry about oral arguments to be held that morning in the case of Robert Jeffrey Pelley v.State,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "High court ponders semantics of plea deal in Steuben sex crime"
The oral argument Thursday (see earlier ILB entry here) before the Supreme Court in the case of Bruce Wayne St....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Supreme Court hears arguments in Jeff Pelley case"
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning in the case of Robert Jeffrey Pelley v.State, over whether or not...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Lawyers and Employers Take The Fight to 'Workplace Bullies'"
Indiana's "workplace bullying" case, Daniel H. Raess, M.D. v. Joseph E. Doescher (ILB summary here), about which the ILB has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Anthony A. Hopkins v. State of Indiana, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Almost a decade ago, appellant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Ex-trustee absolved in Steuben sex assault"
The Supreme Court's opinion in Debra A. Barnett v. Camille Clark, Trustee of Pleasant Township, decided last Friday (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - The Supreme Court has now posted two (now three) more this afternoon
Willie Eaton v. State of Indiana is an 11-page, 4-1 opinion, with a 4-page dissent. Justice Dickson writes:In this direct...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one this afternoon
In Phillip Miles v. State of Indiana, a 3-page Per Curiam opinion, the Court concludes:We grant transfer because Miles is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Physical discipline of child not abuse"
Updating this June 12th ILB entry on the Supreme Court's 4-1 decision June 10th in the case of Sophia Willis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Another Supreme Court opinion posted today
Debra A. Barnett v. Camille Clark, Trustee of Pleasant Township, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion by Justice Dickson in a case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues three opinions today re trash searches
In George Membres, III v. State of Indiana, a 23-page, 3-2 opinion in a case argued 4/17/07, Justice Boehm writes:We...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues a mini-slew of new opinions late today
In addition to the opinion in Jeter (here), issued earlier, the Supreme Court has now posted five additional opinions. In...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Darryl Jeter v. State, a 12-page, 5-0 opinion in a case argued 12/13/07, Justice Rucker writes:A jury found Darryl...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues a third opinion late this afternoon
In Anthony N. Stewart v. Signe L. (Stewart) Vulliet, a 12-page, 5-0 opinion (J. Sullivan concurring in result), in a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Kirk Reuille v. E.E. Brandenberger Construction, Inc., a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, in a case argued 4/24/08, Chief Justice Shepard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Legal Win for Indiana Faculty Who Aren’t Renewed"
The Indiana Supreme Court's June 17th decision in the case of Indiana State University v. William C. LaFief and IDWD...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie
The ILB has two entries in late May under the heading "McShurley vs. McKinney feud lands in Indiana Supreme Court,"...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues environmental ruling late this afternoon
In Pflanz v. Foster, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, in a case argued Dec. 6, 2007, Chief Justice Shepard writes:The question...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on SCOTUS decides Indiana v. Edwards
More on the opinion this morning by the U.S. Supreme Court reversing the Supreme Court of Indiana: Joan Biskupic of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - SCOTUS decides Indiana v. Edwards
Indiana v. Edwards (07-208) - Argued 3/26/2008. Whether States may adopt a higher standard for measuring competency to represent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts employment decision late this afternoon
In Indiana State University v. William C. LaFief and IDWD (Review Bd.), a 6-page, 3-2 opinion, argued Feb. 22, 2008,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Court hears political robo-call case"
Oral arguments were heard yesterday by the Supreme Court in the "robo-call" case, State of Indiana v. American Family Voices,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court issues 3 year suspension
The Supreme Court's ruling In the Matter of Douglas W. Patterson (see ILB summary from Friday) is the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues 3 year suspension
In the Matter of Douglas W. Patterson is a 6-page, 5-0 per curiam opinion:This matter is before the Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Local traffic stop in justices' laps"
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of State v. Raymond Washington (see ILB preview here), and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "Physical discipline of child not abuse"
Updating this ILB entry from Thursday on the Supreme Court's 4-1 decision Tuesday in the case of Sophia Willis v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Physical discipline of child not abuse"
The Supreme Court's 4-1 decision Tuesday in the case of Sophia Willis v. State of Indiana (see ILB entry from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two late Tuesday
In Emma McPeek et al v. Charles McCardle, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion in an appeal argued Nov. 1, 2007, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on suspended Bloomington attorney
Updating this entry from yesterday, a reader has sent along this story from Saturday's Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$), reported by Sarah...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 08, 2008
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Ind. Decisions - more on suspended Bloomington attorney
A story today in the Indianapolis Star by Will Higgins, headed "Frugal yardman’s gift to IU garden: $650K," contains a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 07, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet another decision today from the Supreme Court
In Adkins v. State, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Henry Adkins was convicted of pointing a firearm as a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues a decision today on a direct appeal
In Wayne Jewell v. State of Indiana, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:In this direct appeal, the defendant has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules in trampoline case
In Beth Kopczynski v. David Barger, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, in a case argued Dec. 6, 2007, Justice Boehm writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Ind. high court considers jury selection in Ward appeal"
Yesterday's oral arguments before the Supreme Court in the direct appeal case of Roy Lee Ward v. State are the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 30, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court bars Geoffrey N. Fieger from temporary admission
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the South Bend Tribune has an AP story today that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 24, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Another Supreme Court decision today
Troy Monroe v. State of Indiana - Transfer was granted, with opinion by Justice Rucker, today in this sentencing case....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court bars Geoffrey N. Fieger from temporary admission
In the Matter of Geoffrey N. Fieger is an 8-page per curiam opinion:This matter is before the Court on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Liability in office battery argued" before Supreme Court
Niki Kelly reports today on yesterday's oral arguments before the Supreme Court in the case of Debra Barnett v. Camille...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two late this afternoon
In Rosalio Pedraza v. State of Indiana, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Appellant Rosalio Pedraza contends that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court hears appeal of ex-trooper's murder convictions"
Two stories now have been posted on this morning's oral arguments in the David Camm murder appeal. Bryan Corbin of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court holds that a defendant may waive the right to appellate review of his sentence as part of a written plea agreement
Yesterday's Supreme Court decision in the case of Timothy Ray Creech v. State of Indiana is the subject of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds that a defendant may waive the right to appellate review of his sentence as part of a written plea agreement
In Timothy Ray Creech v. State of Indiana, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:The question here is whether...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Ind. Supreme Court tosses conviction in Gary shooting"
The Supreme Court reversal May 13th in the case of Andrew Lee Watts v. State of Indiana (see ILB summary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court hears arguments on retroactive broadening of sex offender-registry requirements
As noted at that end of this ILB entry from May 15th:The Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments at 9:45...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 18, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues three more opinions today
In Villas West II of Willowridge Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Edna McGlothin, a 15-page, 3-2 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today
In Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC v. Gerald and Madeline Holmes, a 13-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:In this case the prevailing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court suspends Bloomington lawyer
Charles Wilson of the AP reports today on Tuesday's Supreme Court decision in In the Matter of David J. Colman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court justices differ on sanctions in attorney disciplinary case
In the Matter of David J. Colman is an 11-page, 3-2 (as to sanctions) Per Curiam opinion. The court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Justices overturn girl's MySpace conviction"
Charles Wilson of the AP reports today on the Supreme Court decision yesterday in the case of A.B. v.State of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues four opinions late this afternoon, including the "MySpace case"
In Querrey & Harrow, LTD, et al v. Transcontinental Insurance Co., a 5-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Addressing an issue...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Employers Can't Ignore Workplace Bullies"
Indiana's April 8th Supreme Court decision in the case Daniel H. Raess, M.D. v. Joseph E. Doescher (see list of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 08, 2008
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Court won't hear adult plaza case"
As the ILB noted last Friday, May 2nd:Notable transfer denials include Plaza Group Properties, LLC, et al. v. Spencer County...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court declares search illegal in decision today
In Sergio Campos v. State of Indiana, a 13-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:This case involves a traffic stop resulting...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules re duty of broker
In Tonda Beth Nichols v. Rex David Minnick & R. David Minnick, Inc., d/b/a Commercial Properties, an 8-page, 5-0 decision,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court holds Three Strikes Law unconstitutional
Writing about the Supreme Court decisions April 8th on the "three-strike" law (see ILB entry here), the Indianapolis Star's Jon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 21, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds Three Strikes Law unconstitutional
In Eric D. Smith v. Indiana Dept. of Correction, et al, a 15-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:In 2004, Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Jury award upheld against doctor in bullying case"
Yesterday's Supreme Court decision in the case of Daniel H. Raess, M.D. v. Joseph E. Doescher (ILB summary here) is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today, upholding $325,000 jury verdict in "workplace bullying" case
In Daniel H. Raess, M.D. v. Joseph E. Doescher, a 16-page, 4-1 opinion, argued Oct. 10, 2007, Justice Dickson writes:This...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Carmel can regulate mines"
The City of Carmel, Indiana v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., issued late yesterday afternoon by the Supreme Court (see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 04, 2008
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides Carmel gravel mining case
In The City of Carmel, Indiana v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., a 13-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:The City of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 03, 2008
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Ex-professor loses appeal over lawsuit"
The Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of Virginia Hartman and Suzanne Swinehart v. Dr. Gabe Keri (ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "High Court Upholds Life Sentence In Child's Torture, Murder" [Updated]
Channel 6 News, Indianapolis, reports this afternoon on the Supreme Court's decision earlier today in the case of Michelle Gauvin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues a third opinion today
In Theron W. Hunter v. State, a 7-page, 4-1 opinion, in a case argued Nov. 15, 2007, Justice Dickson writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today
In Michelle Gauvin v. State of Indiana, an 11-page, 4-1 opinion, in a case argued Nov. 14, 2007, Chief Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on "McManus returns to death row: State reverses ruling"
The ILB has a long list of entries on Paul M. McManus. The most recent quoted from this June 28,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "A madman had his day in court yesterday"
That is the lede to this comment on The Atlantic site about the oral arguments before the SCOTUS March 26th...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 30, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ind. Courts - Still more on: David Camm appeal brief filed with the Supreme Court
Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th reporting that both the appeal brief and the response had been filed with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on restitution and ability to pay
In Jeffrey Pearson v. State of Indiana, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:When a trial court orders restitution either...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Even more on: SCOTUS to hear second Indiana case
This ILB entry yesterday gave some early reaction to oral arguments heard yesterday by the SCOTUS in the Indiana case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: SCOTUS to hear second Indiana case
The SCOTUS heard oral arguments this morning in the Indiana case of Ahmad Edwards v. State. (For background, start with...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds "that the exception recognized in footnote 4 of Cavinder Elevators, Inc. v. Hall, applies to permit the defendants to raise that issue on appeal"
In Homeq Servicing Corp. v. Bradley and Constance Baker, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:In this appeal, we address...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: SCOTUS to hear second Indiana case
Updating this lengthy ILB entry from Jan. 24th, the Indiana Supreme Court decision in the case of Ahmad Edwards v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Central Indiana Podiatry, P.C. [CIP] v. Kenneth Krueger, Meridian Health Group, P.C., a 14-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Court has denied transfer in Home Place annexation case
Updating yesterday's entry, a story by Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star reports:Lawyers for Home Place residents say the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 06, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Order vacating prior order granting transfer
Per this Feb. 25th ILB entry (3rd item), last week, on Feb. 27th, the Supreme Court held oral arguments in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues awaited insurance decisions
In State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. v. Patricia Jakupko, et al, a 14-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Richard Jakupko...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Court of Appeals rules on closing of Fort Wayne Disabilities Center
Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court this week dismissed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Two more Supreme Court opinions today
In Linda Keesling, Harold Lephart, et al v. Frederick Beegle, III, John Bucholtz, et al, an 11-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Henley v. State of Indiana, a 19-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:When a trial court summarily denies a pro...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: Court of Appeals rules on closing of Fort Wayne Disabilities Center; finds associational standing [Updated]
The ILB has received notice that the Supreme Court acted yesterday on the July 16, 2007 Court of Appeals decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides three today
In State of Indiana v. Universal Outdoor Inc., a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:In this eminent domain proceeding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: All is not over in the Clerk County probation fees dispute
This ILB entry from 1/9/08 reported that, now that the motion to reconsider had been denied, both the Council and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 16, 2008
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues attorney discipline action
In the Matter of Richard M. Bash is a 6-page, Per Curiam, attorney discipline action:This matter is before the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides case involving UCC 405
In Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Bank One, a 12-page, 3-2 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Kenneth B. Wulf stole more than $500,000...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides case on statute of limitations for negligence claims against an insurance agent
In Idan (John) Filip and Valaria Filip v. Carrie Block and 1st Choice Insurance Agency, a 13-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court won't review Atkins guardianship case
Last Friday, Jan. 18th, the ILB reported that the Supreme Court had denied transfer in the case of Guardianship of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Ind. Decisions - SCOTUS to hear second Indiana case
A very brief story today in the Indianapolis Star reports:The U.S. Supreme Court has set a date to hear arguments...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today, decided 1/22/08
In Randolph County v. Chamness, a 5-page, 5-0 opinion on an interlocutory appeal, Chief Justice Shepard writes:This case arose when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Billboards will be history" - agreement filed Friday in Superior Court
See this ILB entry from May 3, 2006 on the denial of the petition for rehearing in Metropolitan Development Commission...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts its Jan. 11th order in Tewell v. State
In this entry Friday, Jan. 11th, the ILB wrote:In addition, the ILB has just received notice of another Transfer granted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides and posts a third opinion today
Note: The ILB experienced difficulty viewing the first page of the Gault decision - as noted earlier today the ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today
In Valerie Raich Baxendale v. Samuel Raich, III, a 10-page, 4-1 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:In 2006 the General Assembly replaced...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Wabash triple-murderer denied belated appeal of sentences"
Referencing the Supreme Court decision Wednesday in the case of David T. Sholes v. State of Indiana (see ILB summary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ind. Decisions - "Only indigent entitled to court-paid interpreters "
The Indiana Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of Jesus Arrieta v. State of Indiana [see ILB entry here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues four today, including decision re Marion County police powers challenge, and question of when must Court pay for interpreters
In State of Indiana v. Cheryl Oddi-Smith, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion on a petition to transfer pursuant to Rule 56(A),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Ind. Decisions - More on: All is not over in the Clerk County probation fees dispute
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 8, 2007, where it was reported that a motion to reconsider would be filed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Probation sentencing subject of Supreme Court opinion today
In Russell Prewitt v. State of Indiana, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:The question here is whether the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Ind. Decisons - Supreme Court answers a question of first impression: how should an Indiana court analyze a request to protect a trade secret from pre-trial discovery?
In Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., et al v. Violet Mayberry, et al, an 11-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:We...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Challenge to jury "made up of four whites, four Hispanics and four blacks"
The oral argument held before the Supreme Court Thursday in the case of Darryl Jeter v. State (see ILB Dec....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 16, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ind. Courts - More on: Oral arguments today include whether a student's myspace.com postings are protected political speech
WISHTV 8 has coverage of today's oral arguments. Currently the mid-day report is available; check here is view the on-demand...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Supreme Court denies Bopp motion for an emergency writ regarding the middle initial issue in the recount
Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 9th, the Terre Haute Trib-Star has this "breaking news" report from 4:01 pm:TERRE HAUTE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Guardianship of E.N., Adult, a 9-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that the guardianship estate planning statute does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Cert. Granted in Indiana v. Edwards"
"Protecting defendants in spite of themselves" is the title to this column by Daniel Leddy, who writes the weekly On...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court denies Bopp motion for an emergency writ regarding the middle initial issue in the recount
Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 30th, where the Supreme Court denied the request for an emergency writ., but determined...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 09, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
Ind. Decisions - " Cert. Granted in Indiana v. Edwards" [Updated]
Michael Ausbrook of INCourts Blog has just posted an entry that begins:The U.S. Supreme Court granted the State's cert. petition...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Steven Hollin v. State of Indiana, a 7-page opinion, Justice Rucker writes:The defendant was convicted of conspiracy to commit...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides contracts dispute
In Ronald D. Liggett, d/b/a Liggett Construction Co. v. Dean and Elisabeth Young, a 12-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The plaintiff,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies Bopp motion for an emergency writ regarding the middle initial issue in the recount
Here is the order issued this afternoon in the case of STATE OF INDIANA EX. REL, DUKE BENNETT v. VIGO...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Courts - "Justices hear appeal in Griffith slayings"
Oral arguments in David Green v. State were previewed in this ILB entry Monday. Today Patrick Guinane of the NWI...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Supreme Court reduces ex-Muncie man's sentence"
Reporting on the Supreme Court's Nov. 28th decision in In Aaron Reid v. State of Indiana (ILB entry here), a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court issues confusing ruling re Mental Illness and Competency to be Executed
More on the Supreme Court's opinion yesterday in the case of Michael Dean Overstreet v. State of Indiana, a 46-page...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Mentally ill man can be executed "
Reporting on the Supreme Court's decision yesterday in the case of Michael Dean Overstreet v. State of Indiana [see ILB...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds post-secondary educational orders may include medical expenses for the student
In Michael M. Cubel v. Debra A. Cubel, a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:The legislature has authorized trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Aaron Reid v. State of Indiana, a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Appellant Aaron Reid, convicted of conspiracy...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "The Indiana Securities Law requires more of a director than a simple assumption that all is well."
In Ralph E. Lean v. Charles D. Reed and Paul A. Reinken, and Galaxy Online, Inc. and Galaxy Internet, Inc.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues confusing ruling re Mental Illness and Competency to be Executed
Michael Dean Overstreet v. State of Indiana, a 46-page opinion authored by Justice Rucker for the majority, is somewhat split...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court issues private reprimand to attorney in matter involving "his wife's misappropriations"
Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, on the Supreme Court's per curium, 3-page attorney discipline action in In the Matter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Justices hear police oath dispute"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports on this morning's oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues private reprimand to attorney in matter involving "his wife's misappropriations"
In In the Matter of: Anonymous, a per curium, 3-page attorney discipline action, the Court writes:Pursuant to Indiana Admission and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Friday, November 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Life without parole off table for killer"
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday on Wednesday's Supreme Court decision in the case of State of Indiana v. Zolo...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Benjamin Ritchie v. State of Indiana, a 26-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker begins with this summary of the opinion:Benjamin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Life without parole off table for killer"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on yesterday's Supreme Court decision in the case of State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - All is not over in the Clerk County probation fees dispute
The most recent ILB entry in the case of Clark County Council and Clark County Auditor v. Daniel F. Donahue,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court clarifies which iteration of Indiana’s death penalty statute applies to a new sentencing phase
In State of Indiana v. Zolo Agona Azania, an 8-page opinion on a petition for rehearing, Justice Sullivan writes:Azania was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court grants rehearing and modifies opinion in Anglemyer
In Alexander Anglemyer v. State of Indiana, a 4-page ruling on a petition for rehearing, Justice Rucker writes:The defendant-petitioner, Alexander...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Trial court ruling could void IMPD arrests
As noted here in the ILB on Oct. 9th, the Supreme Court has granted emergency transfer under Rule 56(A) in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Ind. Courts - "House packed for Supreme Court case"
The oral arguments in the "workplace bullying" case of Daniel Raess, M.D. v. Joseph Doescher were held before the Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on the Supreme Court's probation fees decision
Updating this entry on Wednesday's Supreme Court decision in Clark County Council and Clark County Auditor v. Daniel F. Donahue,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Montgomery County paper's take on the Supreme Court's mandate ruling
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today we have The Paper of Montgomery County's report, written by community editor Barry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court interprets tax sale statute
In In Re: Parcels Sold for Delinquent Taxes; Vanderburgh County Auditor, et al. v. Michiana Campgrounds, LLC, a 6-page, 5-0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court issues two anticipated mandate decisions today
Updating this ILB entry from yesterday (or simply scroll down one), Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two anticipated mandate decisions today
This first decision is in the long-time dispute over the control of adult probation services funds, which has impact beyond...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court asked to intervene in election dispute
Updating this ILB entry from Saturday, Sept. 22, in the case of 45 S 00 - 0709 - OR -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides insurance assignment case
In State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Ruth Estep, a 24-page, 3-2 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes for the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Eusebio Kho, M.D. v. Deborah Pennington, et al., a 14-page opinion in which Boehm, J., concurs, Shepard, C.J., concurs...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides Vanderburgh County cell tower case
In St. Charles Tower, Inc. v. Board of Zoning Appeals of Evansville-Vanderburgh County, a 9-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - One today from the Supreme Court
Regunal R. Dowell v. State of Indiana is a 4-page Per Curiam opinion, with the Court writing:We grant transfer to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Upcoming Supreme Court oral arguments this week
Upcoming oral arguments before the Supreme Court this Thursday, Sept. 13th: 9:00:00 AM - American Fire & Cas. Co. v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2007
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Supreme Court refuses to reconsider lower court opinion that overturned manslaughter conviction"
The Anderson Herald Bulletin reported yesterday evening, in a story by Shawn McGrath:Three months after the Indiana Court of Appeals...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 09, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one
In Spenser A. Krempetz v. State of Indiana, a 15-page opinion, Judge Rucker writes:Spenser A. Krempetz appeals his sentence of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - 2 transfers granted today
The following transfers were announced this morning: Theron Hunter v. State, a NFP issued June 21, 2007, where Judge Riley...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 24, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two
The Indiana Supreme Court has posted two decisions, both dated Aug. 8th: In Michael Robertson v. State of Indiana, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 09, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "High court to tackle corporal punishment"
Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune writes today about the Supreme Court's decision Thursday to grant transfer in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 28, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Belated Appeals and Blakely (or is it Apprendi?) Retroactivity"
Updating this July 12th ILB entry promising to post the final print version of Michael Limrick's lengthy lead article for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Chad E. Strong v. State of Indiana, a 4-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:In this case, the State acknowledges the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court grants transfers today in three civil cases
Michael Cubel v. Debra Cubel , which was a 14-page NFP opinion issued 4/30/07 where Judge May concluded:We find no...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 19, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Belated Appeals and Blakely (or is it Apprendi?) Retroactivity"
Michael Limrick, a frequent commentator on Indiana sentencing law issues, has written the lengthy lead article for the upcoming JulyAugust...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 12, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Woman owes City of Mitchell $38,200"
Faith Hannah of the Bedford Times-Mail reports today:MITCHELL — The Indiana Supreme Court sided with the city of Mitchell to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 06, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on "Ruling supports Carmel annexation"
Updating this ILB entry from June 27th, John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star writes today under the headline "Town officials...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues opinion in air bag warning case
In Ford Motor Company and Eby Ford Lincoln Mercury a/k/a Eby Ford Sales, Inc. v. Marilyn Rushford, an 8-page, 5-0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Panetti issued
The U.S, Supreme Court has just issued its opinion in Panetti v. Quarterman (née Drake) (via SCOTUSblog). In an order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "McManus returns to death row: State reverses ruling"
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on yesterday's 3-2 Supreme Court decision in State of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Ruling supports Carmel annexation" [Updated]
Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon on the Supreme Court decision earlier today in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts three
In Tina M. Grant v. Gregory J. Hager, an 8-page (including the dissent), 3-2 opinion, in a case argued Jan....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Judges must justify felony sentences; case tests new Indiana law"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in the case of Alexander...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues three more today
In Carlos M. Jackson v. State of Indiana, a 15-page, 3-2 opinion, in a case that was argued Nov. 28,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Three today so far from the Supreme Court
In Alexander J. Anglemyer v. State of Indiana, a 15-page, 5-0 opinion, in which oral arguments were held Sept. 7,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Annette Donica Giles v. Brown County, Indiana, By and Through Its Board of Commissioners, a 6-page, 4-1 opinion, in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 25, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court to hear case on duty of property owner to clear adjacent sidewalk
Denison Parking, Inc. v. Barbara Davis is set to be argued tomorrw morning at 9 a.m. before the Supreme Court....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 25, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Outback Steakhouse case settled
Following up on yesterday's story in the Muncie Star-Press, which included this sentence: "How much the restaurant agreed to pay...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Outback Steakhouse case settled
On Nov. 8, 2006, the Indiana Supreme Court ordered a retrial in the case of Outback Steakhouse of Florida, Inc.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Court rules city may take utility"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today, reported by Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka, on yesterday's Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Court overturns conviction in disc jockey charade"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today on the Indiana Supreme Court's decision yesterday in Richard Brown v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Here is the Supreme Court's fourth opinion today
In State Ex Rel Kurt M. Hoffman v. Allen Circuit Court, a 3-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:By a summary...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues at least three today
In Utility Center, Inc., d/b/a Aquasource v. City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a 17-page, 3-2 opinion, in a case in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Chokehold violated rights, court rules"
The AP has a story today about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in John Grier v. State of Indiana. Some quotes:Police...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - A third Supreme Court opinion today
In John Grier v. State of Indiana, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, in a case in which oral arguments were heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two today from the Supreme Court [Updated]
In George Reyes v. State of Indiana, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, in a case in which oral arguments were heard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Is there a right to make a statement in allocution? Yes, but ...
In a decision today where the oral argument was held Nov. 14, 2006, Nicholas Biddinger v. State, Justice Rucker writes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More today from the Supreme Court, including Blakely rulings
In Warren Gutermuth v. State of Indiana, a 10-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:Post-Conviction Rule 2 permits belated appeals of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides three today
In James Rose and Robert Underwood v. Mercantile National Bank of Hammond, et al., a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Convicted murderer Michael Lambert executed early this morning
According to an AP report in the Lafayette Journal & Courier: "[Michael] Lambert, who did not give a final statement,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 15, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Michael Lambert execution set for tonight
"Preparations for Lambert execution continue as governor rejects clemency" is the headline to this story by Nick Werner today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Governor denies clemency to Lambert
From a just issued media release:INDIANAPOLIS (June 13, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels has concluded his review of the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two
In William T. Bradley v. State of Indiana, a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The defendant, William T. Bradley, was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Finding request to file belated notice of appeal improvidently granted, Supreme Court does not reach Blakely question
In Darren Witt v. State of Indiana, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:An individual who pleads guilty where the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Lake County zoning dispute comes to end
Friday the ILB noted that the Supreme Court had failed to grant transfer in the case of Heidbreder, Inc. v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Lake County zoning dispute [Updated]
The ILB last reported on this case in this April 12th entry, quoting from a story in the NWI Times...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 08, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Warrick County court reporter finishes transcript [Updated]
The transcript is in. (This is an update to the ILB entry from earlier this AM.) Ryan Kircher of WHAS11News...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Results on: Supreme Court orders the Warrick County court reporter to finish typing the transcript of the David Camm murder retrial [Update]
Did the Warrick County court reporter get the transcript filed under the deadline set last Friday by the Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court orders the Warrick County court reporter to finish typing the transcript of the David Camm murder retrial
On May 4th the ILB quoted from a Ben Zion Hershberg story in the Louisville Courier Journal that began:The Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court sets date for Lambert execution
Updating this May 23rd ILB entry, the AP reports today:INDIANAPOLIS -- The state asked a federal court of appeals yesterday...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 02, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Acceptable fee arrangements in medical malpractice actions
In Re Daniel B. Stephens is an opinion on the motion to intervene by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ind. Courts - Judge Hanley is reprimanded
The Supreme Court has issued a 2-page public reprimand of John F. Hanley, Judge of the Marion Superior Court, who...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Update on "Court tosses challenge to hunter harassment law"
The Supreme Court has denied transfer in the case of a Beverly Shores couple's challenge to the state's hunter harassment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court reinstates trial court's murder conviction
Updating yesterday's ILB report on the Supreme Court's decison in Ronnie Drane v. State, here is some press coverage. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - On the Supreme Court's calendar for tomorrow
Oral arguments before the Supreme Court tomorrow in two cases: 9:00 AM - Michael Robertson v. StateFollowing a jury trial,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court reinstates trial court's murder conviction
In Ronnie Drane v. State, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:At the conclusion of a bench trial, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court sets date for Lambert execution
An AP report begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has again set an execution date for Michael Allen Lambert, who was convicted...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet another Supreme Court decision today
In State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company and Michael Cancel v. Francisco Gutierrez, a 7page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:A...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two more today from the Supreme Court
In Adrian Reed v. State of Indiana, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion (J. Rucker concurs in result witout separate opinion), Chief...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides three today
In Fredrick Michael Baer v. State of Indiana, an 18-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:Fredrick Michael Baer was sentenced to death...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "As it stands today, we are bound by these authorities as Supreme Court precedent"
Here is a quote from our Supreme Court's May 17th decision in Ahmad Edwards v. State:Here we have a determination...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court reverses attempted murder conviction
Re yesterday's Supreme Court decision in Ahmad Edwards v. State (see ILB entry here), here are quotes from an AP...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court reverses attempted murder conviction [Updated]
Ahmad Edwards v. State - in a 10-page, 5-0 opinion Justice Boehm writes: "Edward's conviction for attempted murder and battery...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Big arguments tomorrow before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is hearing two sets of oral argments tomorrow, May 18th:9:00 AM - Bridgestone Corp. v. Mayberry The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court reverses Jennings County murder conviction
Both the AP and the Indianapolis Star have stories today on the Supreme Court's decision yesterday in Rohr v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court reverses Jennings County murder conviction
In Rohr v. State of Indiana, a 10-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The defendant, Aaron Michael Rohr, was convicted for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling on death sentence
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Tmes reports today on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in the case of State of Indiana...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Environment - More on: IDEM revokes approvals for confined feeding operation in Huntington County; writ sought
This ILB entry from May 4th quotes from a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story that:Officials at the Indiana Department of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one ruling today
State of Indiana v. Zolo Agona Azania is on interlocutory appeal from the Allen Superior Court. Justice Sullivan writes the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court orders the Warrick County court reporter to finish typing the transcript of the David Camm murder retrial
Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:he Indiana Supreme Court has ordered the Warrick County court reporter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on the Mullins v. Parkview decision
The Indiana Supreme Court decision May 2nd in Ruth Mullins and Johnce Mullins, Jr. v. Parkview Hospital, Inc., et al....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on the Vigo County Schools superintendent defamation decision; changes law on defamation
On May 3rd (yesterday) the ILB reported on the May 2nd Indiana Supreme Court decision in Paul Joseph "Jay" Kelley,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Mullins v. Parkview
Yesterday the ILB posted a reader's reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling yesterday in the case of Mullins v. Parkview....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana Supreme Court upholds sentence in truck fire case"
The AP has this report today on yesterday's Indiana Supreme Court decision in the case of Tommy McElroy v. State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Yet another ruling from the Supreme Court yesterday
This opinion may have been posted sometime in the late afternoon or early evening yesterday. In Paul Joseph "Jay" Kelley,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on Mullins v. Parkview
The ILB has heard from several readers on today's Supreme Court decision in Ruth Mullins and Johnce Mullins, Jr. v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Another ruling from the Supreme Court today
The case is W. Ruth Mullins and Johnce Mullins, Jr. v. Parkview Hospital, Inc., et al. It is a 7-page,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Several interesting decisions from the Supreme Court today
In Charter One Mortgage Corp. v. Kyle Condra, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, with a long list of amicus attorneys on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides environmental insurance case
In Cinergy Corp., Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. v. Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services, LTD, St. Paul Surplus Lines Ins....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on application of the Wage Payment Statute to school corporations
In Naugle v. Beech Grove Schools, a 13-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that the term “days” as used...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court issues 43-page opinion affirming post-conviction court’s denial of relief
More on the Indiana Supreme Court's decision earlier today in John Stephenson v. State of Indiana (see ILB entry here)....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues 43-page opinion affirming post-conviction court’s denial of relief
In John Stephenson v. State of Indiana, a 43-apge opinion, including a one-page separate concurring opinion by CJ Shepard that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In George Row v. Holly Holt, Herbert Houseworth, Town of Osgood, Indiana, et al, an 11-page, 5-0 opinion written by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Mainsource Bank v. Eva Hermann, a 7-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:In this appeal, MainSource Bank challenges the trial court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 19, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Reports on two Supreme Court oral arguments yesterday
Yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases, Jesus Arrieta v. State ,and State v. Paul McManus, and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Establishing amount of post-incarceration child support
Indianapolis Star columnist Dan Carpenter has an important column today on the Indiana Supreme Court's Feb. 22nd decision in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 01, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Supreme Court sets execution date in 1984 stabbing death"
The AP is reporting:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A man on death row for 22 years for killing a 77-year-old neighbor during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Indiana Insurance Guaranty Association v. Bedford Regional Medical Center, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Death Row inmate loses chance for another appeal"
Reporting on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in David Leon Woods v. State of Indiana (see ILB entry here), the Indianapolis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In David Leon Woods v. State of Indiana, a 7-page "Published Order Concerning Sucessive Petition for Post-Conviction Relief in Captial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 26, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules in Kokomo fireman case
The Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of City of Kokomo v. Scott Kern. The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 23, 2007
Friday, March 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Suit over Ruth Lilly trusts ends"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star writes today of the impact of the Supreme Court decision last week to grant...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Combined oral arguments on four Blakely-related cases before Supreme Court next week
A week from today, Thursday, March 22, 2007, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in David Boyle v. State,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on today's Supreme Court ruling re negligent infliction of emotional distress
Here is the direct video link to the 9/6/06 oral argument before the Supreme Court in Amy Smith v. James...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides three today, including one certified question from SD Ind. concerning negligent infliction of emotional distress
In Re The Marriage of Virginia (England) Snow v. Steward England is a 7-page, 5-0 opinion by Chief Justice Shepard:During...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana Supreme Court to hear cell tower dispute"
The Supreme Court transfer list from Feb. 23, 2007 notes that the Court has granted transfer in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Petition to transfer in trade secrets case pending before the Supreme Court
According to this column by business writer John Ketzenberger in today's Indianapolis Star:Harmony B. Wigley died Aug. 7, 2001, when...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Update on "Annexation bid in hands of justices"
Yesterday's oral arguments in the case of City of Carmel v. Certain Southwest Clay Township Annexation Territory Landowners are summarized...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2007
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Ind. Decisions - "Annexation bid in hands of justices"
Oral arguments in the case of City of Carmel v. Certain Southwest Clay Township Annexation Territory Landowners will be held...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Two interesting Supreme Court opinions today
Jason Ronco v. State of Indiana concerns jury impasse. In a 5-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard wriites:We adopted Jury...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court grants transfer in Liggett v. Young
The Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer in the case of Ronald D. Liggett, et al. v. Dean A. Young,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court considers contributory negligence and "the last clear chance" doctrine
In Penn Harris Madison School Corporation v. Linda Howard, an 11-page (including a 1-page dissent) 4-1 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Two...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Indiana Supreme Court reaffirms employment at will doctrine"
The Supreme Court's Feb. 21st opinion in Paul Meyers v. James Meyers et al is the focus of a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme court issues reversal based on ineffective counsel
In Harris v. State, a 9-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that appellate counsel is ineffective if counsel fails...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court issues decision on child support while in prison
In Lambert v. Lambert, an 11-page opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:When appellant Jeffrey Lambert and his former wife were about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007
Ind. Law - Indiana Supreme Court reaffirms employment at will doctrine
In Paul Meyers v. James Meyers et al, a 7-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:We reaffirm the Indiana employment at will...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Ind. Courts - Report on Supreme Court oral argument at IU Bloomington Law
Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 29th, Alisha Chaudhary of the Indiana Daily Student reports today:Offering law students the opportunity...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Courts - Indiana Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Tomorrow at IU Law-Bloomington
From the release:The Indiana Supreme Court will hold an oral argument in the Moot Court Room of the Indiana University...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 29, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Indiana Supreme Court rules on taking claim against Indianapolis International Airport
In Biddle v. BAA Indianapolis, a 15-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Homeowners near Indianapolis International Airport contend that noise...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Ind. Law - Capital punishment
The Evansville Courier & Press editorial today is about the death penality in Indiana. Some quotes:The flawed process of deciding...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 22, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Timberlake Execution Stayed
Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal has a well-worth reading story today expanding on the legal issues in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 20, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Timberlake Execution Stayed
Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the Supreme Court's order staying the Timberlake execution, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 18, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - City of Carmel v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. is the long anticipated oral argument before the Supreme Court in City of Carmel v. Martin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Timberlake Execution Stayed [Updated]
Here is a copy of the order filed this morning by the Indiana Supreme Court, staying the execution of Norman...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Fajardo v. State, an 11-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The defendant, Eligio C. Fajardo, appeals his convictions on each...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Indiana Supreme Court rules forensic diversion is discretionary
Updating this Jan. 3 ILB entry on the Indiana Supreme Court's decision in Ruble v. State, the Muncie Star-Press has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues 4-1 ruling in child support case
In Kathy L. Whited v. Kenneth B. Whited, a 12-page, 4-1 decision, Chief Justice Shepard's majority opinion begins:The parties before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court splits on transfer grant in case concerning forced medication
In J.S. v. Center for Behavioral Health, a 20-page opinion issed 5/12/06, Judge Sharpnack concludes:Although the trial court’s conclusion that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Friday, January 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In J.D. v. State of Indiana, a 7-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Dickson writes:In appealing the trial court judgment adjudicating her...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 05, 2007
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Timberlake execution date and process
This Dec. 28th ILB entry quoted a LCJ story that:Lawyers for a New Albany man scheduled to be put to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Ind. Decisions - Indiana Supreme Court rules forensic diversion is discretionary
In Ruble v. State, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Appellant James F. Ruble pled guilty to operating a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today, re rule interpretation
In R&D Transport v. A.H., an 11-page, 3-2 decision, Justice Sullivan writes:Our Trial Rule 75(A) gives preference to certain counties...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on Timberlake execution date and process
Updating this entry from Dec. 16 about the Supreme Court's order setting a set a Jan. 19 execution date for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Carmel annexation efforts awaiting Supreme Court
The Northside Topics today has a review headed "Topics reviews top '06 stories." Among the stories:The fate of Home Place...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on "Case of slain girl sent back to judge"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon:A Marion Superior Court judge said today he won't remove himself from...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 21, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court censures Judge Newman, Jr., Judge of the Madison Superior Court No. 3
In the Matter of the Hon. Thomas Newman, Jr., a 5-page per curiam judicial disciplinary action, just posted late this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court issues order late this afternoon
Updating the ILB report of yesterday's Supreme Court order in the Norman Timberlake case, the Louisville Courier Journal's Harold J....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 16, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues order late this afternoon [Updated]
Norman Timberlake v. State of Indiana is titled "PUBLISHED ORDER CONCERNING SUCCESSIVE PETITION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF IN CAPITAL CASE." It...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 15, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Jason Holcomb v. Walter's Dimmick Petroleum, Inc. and Glynell Kuhn, a 7-page, 3-2 opinion with a dissent on p....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one (so far) today
In Atlantic Coast Airlines, Delta Airlines and Globe Security Services, Inc. v. Bryan & Jennifer Cook, a 14-page, 5-0 opinion...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Ind. Courts - "Ex-Clark County man to be retried for murder, rape"
Harold J. Adams writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal that begins:An Evansville judge will preside over the retrial of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two opinions turning on trial rules
In LinkAmerica Corporation v. William Albert and Connie J. Cox, an 11-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Sentence reduced in fatal child neglect case"
The Supreme Court's 4-1 opinion in Angela Duncan v. State of Indiana (see ILB entry here) was the subject of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 03, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "You can't have your cake and eat it too" - perhaps
Patrick Guinane of the NWI Tmes writes today on yesterday's 3-2 ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
Today's decision, Porter County Sheriff Department v. Rita J. and Douglas Guzorek, 15-page in total, with a 3-2 vote, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on "Court decisions ignite plea appeals"
Following up on its editorial last Sunday, Nov. 19th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a second editorial today on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 25, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Case of slain girl sent back to judge"
Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in Jeffrey Voss v. State - see...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 23, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Jeffrey Voss v. State of Indiana (Interlocutory Appeal from the Marion Superior Court No. 49G02-0412-MR-232452 Hon. Judges Robert R....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Shawn Prickett v. State of Indiana, a 12-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Defendant Shawn Prickett was convicted of child...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court issues another opinion today
In Michael Green v. State of Indiana, a 3-page, 5-0 ruling, Chief Justice Shepard begins:Trial courts sometimes receive a plea...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Gerald Reed v. State of Indiana, a 14-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:The question we address is whether the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Report on reversal of $39 million Outback verdict
Nick Werner of the Muncie Star-Press reports this morning on the Supreme Court's decision yesterday:MUNCIE -- The Indiana Supreme Court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Outback Steakhouse of Florida, Inc., Toncredi, Inc., and John Broz, d/b/a Outback Steakhouse of Muncie v. David D. and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denied transfer in Bob Knight open door case
"High court won't hear suit over Knight firing" is the headline to this AP story from last Wed., Oct. 25th....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides case involving arbitrator's award
In Natare Corporation v. D.S.I., Duraplastec Systems, Inc., et al., a 6-page opinion issued Oct. 31, 2006, Justice Sulivan writes:Natare...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Ind. Courts - "Insurance companies: State erred in awarding contract"
A story today in the Indianapolis Star reports:Two companies that failed to win contracts to serve the Hoosier Healthwise insurance...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 12, 2006
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Transfers Pending List updated
The "Transfers Pending List" (Cases Granted Transfer by the Supreme Court and Awaiting Decision) has been updated to reflect activities...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 08, 2006
Friday, October 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana Supreme Court tosses killer's life sentence"
The Indianapolis Star reports on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in the case of Curtis Cooper v. State. Jon Murray writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 06, 2006
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Curtis Cooper v. State, a 13-page, 5-0 opinion in a direct appeal from the Marion Superior Court, Justice Rucker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Pastor’s jury-pool dismissal is upheld" [Updated]
Yesterday's Supreme Court decision in Marshall Highler v. State of Indiana is the subject of a comprehensive story today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 05, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Marshall Highler v. State of Indiana, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that the use of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Hilbert appeal
The AP is reporting:CARMEL, Ind. - The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Conseco Inc. founder Stephen Hilbert's appeal of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 02, 2006
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Transfers Pending List updated
The "Transfers Pending List" (Cases Granted Transfer by the Supreme Court and Awaiting Decision) has been updated to reflect activites...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 30, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today, a Disciplinary Action
In the Matter of Merrill "Scooter" Moores is a per curiam, 5-page opinion. Oddly, this posted opinion is scanned, which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today, dated Sept. 27
In David Lee Helms, Jr. and Darlene R. Helms v. Carmel High School Vocational Building Trades Corporation, a 3-page, 5-0...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 28, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Justices hear med consent case tossed at trial level"
"Justices hear med consent case tossed at trial level" is the headline to a story today by Niki Kelly about...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In William E. Hunter v. State of Indiana, a 4-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Boehm writes:Hunter argues that this sentence violated...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Ind. Courts - List of Cases Granted Transfer and Awaiting Decision
The List of Cases Granted Transfer and Awaiting Decision has been updated to include last week's activities. (The ILB has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 24, 2006
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court to hear arguments re sentencing in case where defendant pleaded guilty but mentally ill
In a direct appeal, the Supreme Court on August 7, 2006, set oral arguments in the case of Frankie Salyer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 23, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides property tax exemption case
In Dept. of Local Government Finance v. Roller Skating Rink Operators Assoc. d/b/a Roller Skating Assoc., a 7-page, 5-0 opinion,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 22, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Transfer list for week ending September 15, 2006
Here is the Indiana Supreme Court's transfer list for the week ending September 15, 2006. Over two and a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 15, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts another opinion dated 9/12/06 [Updated]
In Otis Freshwater v. State of Indiana, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Defendant Otis Freshwater was convicted of burglary....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two juvenile sentencing opinions - dated 9/12/06
In J.D. v. State of Indiana, an 8-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:In this delinquency case, J.D. was sentenced to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Evansville public school families who paid a $20 student activity fee now may get it back"
John Martin of the Evansville Courier& Press reports today:A judge ruled Monday that Evansville public school families who paid a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Indiana Supreme Court denies billboard appeal
Among the cases denied transfer by the Indiana Supreme Court on Friday were: Hoosier Outdoor Advertising Corp. v. Monroe Co.,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 09, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Anglemyer briefs now available
In the ILB entry earlier this morning, I noted that it would be good to be able to review the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court hears sentencing law arguments
Yesterday's oral argments before the Supreme Court (see background in the ILB entry from yesterday) are the subject of a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court acts in Hammon case
When I read the Indiana Supreme Court's opinion yesterday in Howard v. State (see ILB entries here and here), which...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ind. Courts - More interesting oral arguments today
In addition to the Court of Appeals cell tower case, and the 7th Circuit legislative prayer case, a reader writes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Molesting conviction tossed because of girl's silence" [Updated]
So reads the headline of a brief story the Indianapolis Star posted late this afternoon on the Supreme Court's decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Ronald C. Howard v. State of Indiana, a 12-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:After a trial by jury the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court order re posting NFPs
The ILB has this morning, via the Clerk of the Court's office, obtained a copy of the August 21st Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 24, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Dixie Packard & Clay Township Assessor v. Paul Shoopman, a 6-page opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that objection based...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two attorney disciplinary actions
In the Matter of Daniel B. Stephens is a 3-page per curiam decision:Today, we admonish respondent for his attempt to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 11, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court denies transfer in the Morgan County same-sex adoption case
Cordell Eddings of the Indianapolis Star has a story today headlined: "Challenge fails: Adoption by gay couples stands State supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 05, 2006
Friday, August 04, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Correction to: Supreme Court denies transfer in the Morgan County same-sex adoption case
Please see correction to the vote in this morning's entry - scroll down or use this link....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 04, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies transfer in the Morgan County same-sex adoption case [Corrected]
Exclusive. The Indiana Supreme Court, apparently late yesterday, denied transfer in the Morgan County same-sex adoption case, In the Matter...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 04, 2006
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In the Matter of the Hon. Israel Nunez Cruz, Commissioner in the Marion Superior Court is a per curiam decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Ruling stands in favor of Clinton mayor, against newspaper [Updated]
The Indianapolis Star has posted an AP story containing a few more details on the Not for Publication 10/28/05...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Ruling stands in favor of Clinton mayor, against newspaper
The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today:An Indiana Supreme Court decision Thursday means an appellate court’s ruling stands in a judgment...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 24, 2006
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Bystanders can sue police over chases
The South Bend Tribune has an editorial today on the Supreme Court decisions Jue 14th in City of Indianapolis and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Ind. Courts - "Mediation ordered in Clark fee dispute: Council, judges still wrangling"
The long running dispute between the Clark County Council and the county's four elected judges continues. Alex Davis of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 15, 2006
Friday, July 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Inside details on Hammon v. Indiana argument before the U.S. Supreme Court
Under the heading "U.S Supreme Court decides Indiana 'confrontation clause' case today", this June 19th ILB entry began:Under the title...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 14, 2006
Friday, July 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Judges must outline reasons for overruling juries"
"Judges must outline reasons for overruling juries" is the headline to a story by AP reporter Charles Wilson published by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 07, 2006
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Star editorializes on special laws ruling
The Indianapolis Star editoriaizes today on the Supreme Court decision last week in Alpha Psi Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 06, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court requires reasons for setting aside a verdict
You've seen it often in television courtroom dramas -- plaintiff wins after a hard fought trial, only to have the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Another take on David Jeffrey Lee v. State of Indiana
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel's Leo Morris, in the paper's "Editorial Briefs" column today, writes on the Supreme Court's decision last...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 03, 2006
Ind. Deecisions - Retroactive property tax relief to three Indiana University fraternities ruled unconstitutional
Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star writes today on the Indiana Supreme Court's decision last Friday in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 03, 2006
Friday, June 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Robert Keene v. Marion County Superior Court, a 3-page opinion, the Court follows its opinion yesterday in Montgomery v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More decisions today from the Supreme Court, including one on special laws
In Henry Luke Kellems v. State of Indiana, a 5-page opinon, Justice Sullivan writes:As noted earlier, Kellems was tried and...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Three decisions today from the Supreme Court [Updated]
In Michael B. Montgomery v. The Board of Trustees of Purdue University, an 14-page opinion (dissent on p. 14), Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 29, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts four more today
In addition to the case sumarized by the ILB here earlier today, the Supreme Court has now posted four more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Ind. Courts - State seeks execution third time
Supplementing Mike Smith's AP story yesterday (see ILB entry here) is the story by Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Law - U.S. Supreme Court upholds most of Texas' redistricting map
And it did so by a vote of 7-2, meaning redistricting can take place anytime (and perhaps many times) during...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one
In Howard & Merry Funston v. School Town of Munster, an 8-page opinion (dissent on pp. 7-8), Justice Dickson writes:Contributory...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Ind. Courts - "High court hears arguments in lengthy death penalty case "
Mike Smith of the AP writes today:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Prosecutors should be prohibited from again seeking the death penalty against...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues three today
In The Money Store Investment Corp. v. Neal A. Summers, et al, a 7-page opinion, Chief Justice Shepard begins:Junior creditors...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Followup on toll road rulimg
From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today:Indiana and Texas – traveling at dramatically different rates of speed on toll-road...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 24, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts 6 cases decided earlier this week
Just posted on the Supreme Court website are six decisions, with dates from Wednesday and Thurday: In Claudette Cain v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 23, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - News travels slow in Wayne County
"Local attorney wins state civil case" was the title of a story published yesterday in the Richmond Palladium-Item. Reporter Rebecca...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 22, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Ind. Gov't. - More on the toll road and the ruling
From The Bond Buyer, The Daily Newpaper of Public Finance, today's report:CHICAGO — Indiana now plans to close its $3.85...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Papers report today on yesterday's Supreme Court toll road ruling
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports in the Louisville Courier Journal:In a 4-0 decision, the Indiana Supreme Court said the Citizens Action...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court also issues another opinion today
In Gregory Charles Hall v. State of Indiana, a 9-page opinion, Justice Rucker writes:A petitioner who pursues a claim for...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Press reports on toll road decision
Tom Coyne of the AP reports at 10:46 a.m.:The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a group suing to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Timeline for petition for rehearing in the toll road case
Here is the timeline for any petition for rehearing in Bonney v. IFA: 6/20/06 THE COURT NOW DIRECTS AS FOLLOWS:...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court affirms, 4-0, the trial court in toll road case
In today's 19-page opinion in Bonney v. IFA, written by Justice Boehm, the Court concludes that "the General Assembly intended...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court affirms, 4-0, the trial court in toll road case
From the docket in the toll road case, BONNEY, STEVE ET AL.-V- INDIANA FINANCE AUTHORITY, ET AL: 6/20/06 ISSUED THE...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Law - More on yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court decision in "confrontation clause" case
Here is Linda Greenhouse's story today on yesterday's dual decision on the 6th Amendment's confrontation clause. The story begins:A crime...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Evansville attorney disturbed by Supreme Court decision
Last Thursday the Supreme Court issued two related decisions, in Armstrong v. State and Nelson v. State. (Access ILB entry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - U.S Supreme Court decides Indiana "confrontation clause" case today
Under the title Davis v. Washington, the Supreme Court today handed down an opinion covering both that case and Hammon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 19, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: While the Supreme Court considers its decision in the toll road case . . .
A Fort Wayne News-Sentinel editorial Thursday (see ILB entry here) ended with this:Yes, the consortium has the option of backing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: While the Supreme Court considers its decision in the toll road case . . .
"High court steps into Toll Road minefield" is the heading to an excellent, and very long, editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 18, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - While the Supreme Court considers its decision in the toll road case . . .
"Court shouldn’t let itself be rushed" opined the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel in an editorial brief Thursday:We think the 75-year lease...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 17, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: "To fee, or not to fee: State hopes to clarify kindergarten question"
Updating this May 13th entry on the confusion resulting from the Supreme Court's decision in Nagy, et al. v. Evansville-Vanderburgh...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Bystanders can sue police over chases
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has an editorial today on the Supreme Court's rulings earlier this week (see ILB entries here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - This completes the set of briefs in the toll road case
This complete the set of briefs. The ILB is pleased to be able to post the second amicus brief, that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Michael C. Armstrong v. State of Indiana, an 8-page opinion, Justice Rucker writes:We hold today that a driver of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Bystanders can sue police over chases
Kevin Corcoran writes today in the Indianapolis Star on two of yesterday's ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 15, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Coverage of the oral arguments in the toll road case
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has good coverage today of the oral arguments yesterday in the toll...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Coverage of the oral arguments in the toll road case
Mike Smith of the AP has the early coverage of the oral arguments today before the Supreme Court in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Trinity Homes, LLC v. Frank Y. Fang, a 6-page opinion (including a 1-page dissent) issued today, Justice Boehm writes:Property...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies emergency request to vacate filed yesterday in toll road case [Updated]
Yesterday evening the ILB reported that, as a result of a faxed note to the parties yesterday morning indicating that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Toll road case oral arguments tomorrow
Here is the brief of the State (and here is an Addendum). Here is the brief (2 MB) of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Toll road case oral arguments tomorrow
Presumably the attorneys for the Indiana Finance Authority and the State filed their briefs prior to today's 3 p.m. deadline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 12, 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: State high court takes Clark County dispute
Updating this ILB entry from last week on the Supreme Court's grant of emergency transfer to a fee dispute between...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 11, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Plaintiffs file Supreme Court brief in toll road suit [More]
As noted in this ILB entry on the briefing schedule set by the Supreme Court, the deadline for physically filing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Carson Lutz v. Erie Insurance Exchange, as Subrogee of Paul McCormick, a 4-page opinion, Justice Boehm concisely summarizes the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - State high court takes Clark County dispute
"State high court takes Clark dispute: Decision expedites probation-fees case" is the headline to this story today by Alex Davis...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Parallels between the Toll Road suit and the Fort Wayne Airport suit, redux; and more
Parts of the ILB entry from April 14th bear, I believe, repeating now that the Supreme Court will hear the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today
In Dirk Morris, et al. v. Economy Fire and Casualty Company, a 5-page opinion, Justice Dickson concludes:This is not a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Here is the Supreme Court's briefing schedule for the toll road case.
Here is the briefing schedule issued by the Supreme Court last evening (6/5/06) in the toll road suit, Bonney v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "U.S. Supreme Court won't hear case on sex offender visitation"
"U.S. Supreme Court won't hear case on sex offender visitation" is the headline to this AP story published this afternoon...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today (Butchie is back!)
In Robert Trimble v. State of Indiana, a 3-page ruling, Justice Boehm adresses the peition for rehearing:Trimble was convicted after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two more decisions today
In Re Estate of Gary Hammar, Lewis v. Hammar Midtown Chiropractic v. Illinois Farmers Insurance Co., a 3-2 opinion DETAILS...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - One today from the Supreme Court
In State of Indiana v. Heath A. Spillers, a 14-page opinion (with concurring opinion beginning on p. 11), Justice Rucker...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: "To fee, or not to fee: State hopes to clarify kindergarten question"
"Kindergarten rule boggles schools" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes:A recent decision rendered...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 22, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Yet another decision posted by Supreme Court today
(Fortunately, Michael Ausbrook developed RSS links for the Court site, as the ILB has generally checked the site only once...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts a second ruling today
In Northern Indiana Public Service Company v. John S. Bloom, a 17-page opinion (with Justice Dickson's concurring opinion beginning on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides property tax case today
In Wayne County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals v. United Ancient Order of Druids-Grove #29, an 8-page opinion, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on workers compensation case twelve years later [Updated]
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues Workers Compensation opinion today
In DePuy, Inc. v. Anthony Farmer, a 14-page opinion, Justice Boehm writes:An injured worker settled a civil suit against a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "To fee, or not to fee: State hopes to clarify kindergarten question"
"To fee, or not to fee: State hopes to clarify kindergarten question" is the headline to a story today by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 13, 2006
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Schools Can No Longer Charge Parents for Full-Day Kindergarten"
A story by Erin Smith in the Lafayette Journal and Courier on Friday updated this May 4h ILB entry. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 07, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: "Schools Can No Longer Charge Parents for Full-Day Kindergarten"
Confirming last week's story from WISH TV (see ILB entry here), the Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 04, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two
Metropolitan Development Commission of Marion Co. v. Pinnacle Media, LLC - This is a petition for rehearing. The list of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Schools Can No Longer Charge Parents for Full-Day Kindergarten"
"Schools Can No Longer Charge Parents for Full-Day Kindergarten" is the heading to this brief story today on the WISH...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
Jason Edward Fuchs v. Megan & Cheryl Martin Jerry Grinstead v. State of Indiana DETAILS TO FOLLOW...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Court says activity fee amounts to tuition. Shouldn't the same view apply to book rentals?
The new Indiana Lawyer has an article beginning on page 5 by Abrigail Johnson on the Supreme Court's recent decision...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Court denies Corcoran bid to overturn death penalty"
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today on the Supreme Court's opinion yesterday in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Ind. Courts - "A Supreme visit: Locals fill IU East for high-court hearing"
Updating this ILB entry from April 12th titled "Supreme Court to hear case in Richmond," the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Two cases decided today by Supreme Court
Posted late this afternoon: In Donna M. Schriber v. Anonymous, a 6-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:The plaintiff in this medical...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one late yesterday, another today
In In the Matter of Anonymous, a 2-page per curiam opinion, the Court writes:We require out-of-state attorneys who seek to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court to hear case in Richmond
Via a release from the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral argument at Indiana University-East, in Richmond, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Court says activity fee amounts to tuition. Shouldn't the same view apply to book rentals?
It must be some kind of news cycle that caused there to be a number of editorials so far this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Court says activity fee amounts to tuition. Shouldn't the same view apply to book rentals?
"The Issue: Court says activity fee amounts to tuition. Our View: Shouldn't the same view apply to book rentals?" was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Court upholds tuition without charge"
"Court upholds tuition without charge" is the headline to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, on the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 01, 2006
Friday, March 31, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on Supreme Court's school fees decision
Jennifer Whitson of the Evansville Courier& Press reports today on the Nagy decision (see earlier ILB entry from yesterday here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 31, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides school fees case [Updated]
In a ruling posted on its website late this afternoon, the Indiana Supreme Court has reached a decision in Frank...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court refuses to reinstate Anderson man's murder conviction
Charles Wilson of the AP has a good story today, published in this afternoon's Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, adding to the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court refuses to reinstate Anderson man's murder conviction
The AP reports today, via the Louisville Courier Journal:WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court refused yesterday to consider reinstating the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Larry D. Mitchell v. State of Indiana, a 6-page, 5-0 opinion, Chief Justice Shepard writes:Larry Mitchell challenges his sentence...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 23, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Indiana case argued before U.S. Supreme Court yesterday
Updating this ILB entry from March 13th titled "Indiana hearsay/confrontation clause case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court," are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Ind. Decisions - State justices reject Hilbert's appeal of $80 million ruling [Updated]
J.K. Wall of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon:The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to hear Stephen C. Hilbert's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 20, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - University of Southern Indiana wins $500,000 suit
"USI Foundation wins $500,000 suit: Donor's brother contested bequest" is the headline to a story today in the Evansville Courier&...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 16, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides probate case
In University of Southern Indiana Foundation v. Richard A. Baker and Integra Bank N.A. Trust and Investment Management Group, a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Indiana hearsay/confrontation clause case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court
Next Monday, March 20th., the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Hammon v. Indiana (6/16/05 IndSCt) , an...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court to hear three oral arguments this month
The Indiana Supreme Court is currently scheduled to hear three oral arguments this month. Two of them will be this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court grants transfer to Outback Steakhouse case
The Muncie Star-Press reports today that:The Indiana Supreme Court decided this week to review a $39-million civil judgment awarded to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Ind. Decisions - More on "Police searches expand in Indiana"
Richard D. Walton of the Indianapolis Star has a story today on Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues four today
In Keaton & Keaton, P.C. v. R. Mark Keaton, et al., a 6-page 5-0, decision, Justice Boehom writes:Unfair competition includes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Police searches expand in Indiana"
The Indianapolis Star and the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette both carry an AP story today on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In Robert Trimble v. State of Indiana, a 7-page opinion, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that a police officer receiving a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - "Can police be liable in chases?"
Kevin Cocoran of the Indianapolis Star has an interesting story today on a trial case the Supreme Court has agreed...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2006
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today concerning anonymous and identified tips
In Sarah Sellmer v. State of Indiana, a 14-page (including a 3-page dissent), 3-2 decision, Justice Sullivan writes:Defendant Sarah Sellmer...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court decides two today
In Marvin Taylor v. State of Indiana, a 9-page, 5-0 opinion, Justice Rucker writes:Defendant Marvin Taylor filed an interlocutory appeal...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two today
In Mark E. McDillon v. Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a 4-1, 8-page opinion, Justice Dickson writes:We granted transfer in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court defines “use” of a product under the Indiana Products Liability Act
In Vaughn v. Daniels Company, a 3-2 opinion issued today, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that “use” of a product under...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court answers certified question fron Judge Barker in Guidant suit
In re Guidant Shareholders Derivative Litigation v. Ronald Donnels Chief Justice Shepard writes:The U.S. District Court of the Southern District...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
Coca-Cola Company v. Babyback's International, Inc., a 16-page, unanimous opinion written by Justice Dickson, begins:This opinion centers on the enforceability...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
In Gene Lasater and Carolyn Lasater v. Donald House, Sr., et al., Justice Rucker writes:The question presented is whether in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Billboard controversy is spotted in new venue
John Ketzenberger, business columnist for the Indianapolis Star, has an interesting column today titled "Billboard controversy is spotted in new...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds a city’s housing code is not unenforceable for failure to include an express warrant procedure
In City of Vincennes v. Kevin Emmons d/b/a Cherokee Rentals, Jeffrey Hendrixson and Eric Klein, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues opinion re contruction of the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
The Supreme Court has posted Greg Shelton v. Alaina Shelton, a 2-page opinion dated 1/18/06....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court holds that a defendant can be guilty as an accomplice even if the principal does not act “knowingly or intentionally”
In Kenyan Taylor v. State, a 23-page opinion, Justice Sullivan writes:Kenyan Taylor was convicted of murder as Mose Bowling’s accomplice....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Ind. Courts - Time-limits rule worries prosecutors
"Time-limits rule worries prosecutors: 3 suspects freed because cases weren't tried within 6 months" is the headline to a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Advocacy group heralds court decision: Ruling on Merrillville water service remanded back to IURC
This story by Deborah Laverty in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports that:A state consumer advocacy group called a recent...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides one today
In George Sanders v. State, Justice Sullivan writes:Defendant George Sanders wrote a letter of confession that was used against him...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ind. Courts - Supreme Court issues disciplinary decision
The Indiana Supreme Court, in a per curium opinion In the Matter of Danny Ray Hill, concluded:Unfortunately, we are seeing...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on sudden emergency doctrine
In Willis v. Westerfield, a 12-page opinion issued today, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that the common law sudden emergency doctrine...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ind. Court - Did an Allen County prosecutor violate a local man’s rights by excluding him from a jury partly because he is a pastor?
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on an oral argument yesterday before the Indiana Supreme Court....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Yesterday's grant of transfer by the Supreme Court
Yesterday, in its last Transfer List of the year, the Supreme Court granted transfer to only one case, Ann &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court: "Delayed malpractice claim OK’d"
"Delayed malpractice claim OK’d: High court lets Wabash man sue 3 years after Lasik" is the headline to a story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues 3-2 medical malpractice ruling re the occurrence-based statute of limitations
L. Thomas & Norma Sue Booth v. Robert G. Wiley, M.D., Ronald K. Norlund, O.D., and Midwest Eye Consultants, P.C....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court has posted again today
Board of Directors of the Bass Lake Conservancy District v. Susan & John Brewer (This is NOT the much-anticipated school...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2005
Ind. Deicisons - Supreme Court denies convicted murderer's request to litigate additional claims
In Marvin Bieghler v. State of Indiana, a 7-page order, dated 12/28/05, issued by a unanimous court, Justice Dickson writes:Marvin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2005
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decision today on preservation of Blakely claim
Undray L. Knighten v. State of Indiana deals with preservation of a Blakely claim. Justice Sullivan writes for a unanimous...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 22, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court decides two dog search of car cases
This afternoon the Supreme Court has posted two decisions by Justice Dickson, both relating to canine searches of motor vehicles...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues opinion on promises not to compete
In Michael Dicen v. New Sesco, Inc., Chief Justice Shepard writes:The founders and owners of an ongoing business took in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Two from Supreme Court, on credit agreements, and on termination of parental rights
In John Thomas Sees v. Bank One, Indiana, N.A. Justice Rucker writes:The question presented is whether a statute that prohibits...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Juvenile record can be weighed
"Juvenile record can be weighed" is the headline to an AP story posted early this morning on the Indianapolis Star...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2005
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Ind. Decision - Supreme Court issues two sentencing decisions
The Supreme Court has issued two decisions dealing with sentencing, both affirming the Court of Appeals rulings. They are: Kenna...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Final word on Elkhart Judge Pfaff
On Nov. 21, 2005, the Supreme Court posted In the Matter of L. Benjamin Pfaff , an order labeled "Published...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Monday, December 12, 2005
Ind. Courts - Judge Danikolas deserved harsher punishment for misdeed
"Danikolas deserved harsher punishment for misdeed" is the headline to an editorial today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times. Here...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Nonlawyer misled Hispanic clients, Indiana Supreme Court says
"Court disciplines 'notario': Nonlawyer misled Hispanic clients, Indiana Supreme Court says" is the headline to this story today by Richard...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court hears arguments on the standard of care applicable to minors
Last Thursday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Penn Harris Madison (P-H-M) School Corp. v. Howard....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court revises a defendant's sentence
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press has a story today about the Supreme Court's Dec. 1 decision in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 10, 2005
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court throws out two appeals
In two opinions today, Daimler Chrysler Corporation v. Samuel and Diane Yeager, and Daimler Chrysler Corporation v. Tina and Darrin...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Judge off the bench 60 days
"Judge off the bench 60 days" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, about the Supreme...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two additional rulings today, on age discrimination and a judicial disciplinary action
In IDEM v. Lynn West, et al, a 20-page decision many people have been waiting to read, Justice Sullivan writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues unauthorized practice decision against woman providing "immigration services"
Some quotes from a 24-page per curiam ruling issued today by the Supreme Court, "On Petition To Enjoin The Unauthorized...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Ind. Courts - Court ruling filling up calendars: State justices decide jailed defendants must be tried within 6 months of arrest
"State justices decide jailed defendants must be tried within 6 months of arrest" is the headline to a lengthy story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 04, 2005
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court revises a defendant's sentence
In Leonard Lamont Frye v. State of Indiana the Supreme Court today, in a decision written by Justice Sullivan, revised...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues 4 opinions, dealing with attorney discipline, prescriptive easements, and two criminal law cases
In the Matter of Dorothy J. Thomsen is a 3-page per curiam decision. Some quotes:The parties in this case have...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Monday, November 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - School fees case still awaiting Supreme Court ruling
The Nagy v. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp case is still awaiting a state Supreme Court decision. The case was argued before...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - "The Indiana Supreme Court has ducked a couple of tough calls."
"The Indiana Supreme Court has ducked a couple of tough calls" is the headline to an editorial today in the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2005
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Ind. Courts - A "ruling against women"
A "Ruling against women" is how the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette describes the Indiana Supreme Court's decision last week in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 26, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court sends lesbian lawsuit back to Monroe County judge
AP reporter Rick Callahan, in a story published today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and headed "Woman seeking rights...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Several stories on yesterday's Supreme Court abortion ruling
"Indiana law on abortion upheld: Suit challenged wait, in-person counseling" is the headline to this Lesley Stedman Weidenbenerstory today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2005
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Two other Supreme Court decisions today, one dealing with same-sex parents [Updated]
Krste Prentoski v. Five Star Painting, Inc. is a workers compensation appeal, affirms that "Indiana Code Section 22-3-3-27(c) and similarly...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court upholds abortion waiting period
Clinic for Women v. Carl Brizzi (11/23/05)* The majority opinion is written by Justice Rucker, with Shepard and Sullivan concurring....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on future income as a divisible marital asset
In Terry Severs v. Majorie Severs, issued today, Justice Boehm writes:We hold that future disability income is a divisible marital...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - "Prison policy on sex-offender visitation to stand "
An AP story today in the Louisville Courier Journal does nothing to add further clarification to the Supreme Court's order...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts (1) order accepting Pfaff resignation; and (2) order retracting transfer grant in sex offender visitation by minors case
Two orders were posted on the Supreme Court website late today. In the Matter of L. Benjamin Pfaff is labeled...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 21, 2005
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - No venue yet for high profile murder retrial
In Roy Lee Ward v. State of Indiana (6/30/4 IndSCt), Justice Rucker, wrote for a unanimous court:As the result of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on City orders billboards down by Dec. 10
Following up on the ILB entry from 11/10/05 on the Indiana Supreme Court ruling 11/3/05 in Metropolitan Development Commission of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Indiana hearsay/confrontation clause case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court
The Peru Tribune has this story by Laurie Kiefaber on the Indiana confrontation clause decision, Hammon v. State (6/16/05 IndSCt),...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Punitive damages from dead disallowed
"Punitive damages from dead disallowed: Justices say estate can't be held liable" is the headline to a brief AP story...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - City orders billboards down by Dec. 10
"Court decides billboards must go: 10 interstate signs in Indy ruled illegal" is the headline to a story today in...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Court hears arguments on sex offender policy
Yesterday the Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Jane Doe v. J. David Donahue. Here is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2005
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Indiana law does not permit recovery of punitive damages from a decedent’s estate
In Alicia and Jacelyn Crabtree, b/n/f Kimberly Kemp v. Estate of Jackie L. Crabtree, Jr., decided today, Justice Boehm writes:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Ind. Courts - High court puts history on trial
"High court puts history on trial: Re-enactment highlights 1820 case that set Indiana on on anti-slavery course" is the headline...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on billboard dispute; finds inmate's complaint "unreasonable"
Apparently the Court's website is being updated twice a day now, as I've just spotted two Supreme Court opinions that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2005
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on Indiana hearsay/confrontation clause case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court
Charles Wilson of the AP has a story today, appearing in several Indiana papers and the LCJ, on the confrontation...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 03, 2005
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Indiana hearsay/confrontation clause case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court
An editorial in the Las Vegas Review-Journal today reports:[The Sixth Amendment] says the accused "shall enjoy the right ... to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on spousal testimony
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued two opinions today, both written by Justice Boehm, dealing with spousal testimony. The decisions,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on standing, diminution of value, and dimunition as it applies to uninsured motorist coverage
In Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers (IABR), et al. v. Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, et al. (5/25/04 IndCtApp) the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules on composition of over-the-counter or prescription drug
In a 7-page opinion issued today, Reemer v. State, Judge Boehm writes:We hold that expert witnesses or laboratory results are...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Gary attorney disciplined for pot crop
The Gary Post-Tribune reports today:A Merrillville personal injury lawyer was publically reprimanded by the Indiana Supreme Court for growing more...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 22, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Law - Gun-shield bill protects makers and sellers from suits, including that of the city of Gary
The Indianapolis Star publishes on its front page today a story from the LA Times (their longer version here) on...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - "State high court suspends lawyer for misconduct"
First reported here in the ILB on Monday, today's Indianapolis Star puts the story on the front page of its...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court disciplinary action [Updated]
The Supreme Court has issued a 6-page per curiam displinary action, In the Matter of John H. Freeman, IV. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts three on habitual offender enhancements
Posted late yesterday afternoon, Anthony Jacobs v. State of Indiana, a 9-page opinion by Chief Justice Shepard, begins:In 2000, this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2005
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Ind Decisions - Is Purdue subject to the age discrimination law?
On Thursday, Oct. 20th at 9:00 AM, the Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Michael...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2005
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues sentencing decision today
Randal Young v. State (10/4/05), a 4-page, 5-0 decision written by Judge Sullivan, was posted today. Some quotes:As noted, the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Ind. Decisions - U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Ward case [Updated]
A brief story on the 14 WFIE (Evansville) site this morning:The US Supreme Court refuses to hear the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Indiana "Case Clips"
I've added "Case Clips" to the right-hand column of this page, in the Indiana Legal Resources section. What is "Case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 02, 2005
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues procedural ruling today
The Supreme Court has issued an opinion in a petition for rehearing in PSI Energy, Inc. v. William Lee Roberts,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court to hear oral arguments tomorrow in three cases
The Supreme Court is hearing three sets of oral arguments tomorrow:Sep 28, 9:00 AM -- Gary Carroll v. State &...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court denies transfer in Porter County landfill case
The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court has brought an end to plans to build a 354-acre...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Friday, September 16, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court suspends attorney for 90 days
In In re Timothy V. Clark (9/16/05), a 5-page per curiam opinion in a disciplinary action, the Court concludes: Given...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2005
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court rules in prosecutor misconduct case [Updated]
On Sept. 9, 2004 the ILB posted an entry quoting from the Louisville Courier Journal. Here is part of the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - New Supreme Court ruling on death penalty and mental retardation today [Updated 9/14/05]
Tommy R. Pruitt v. State (9/13/05, 42 pp.)Boehm, Justice. Tommy Pruitt was charged with the murder of Deputy Daniel Starnes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Fort Wayne Airport decision
On August 2, 2005 the Indiana Supreme Court posted its decision in SMDfund, Inc., et al v. Fort Wayne-Allen Co....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court to hear nine oral arguments this week
The Indiana Supreme Court calendar shows that it will hear oral arguments tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7, in a marathon five...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court disciplines Highland attorney
In In the Matter of John M. Hughes (8/31/05 IndSCt), the Court publicly reprimanded and admonished respondent, John M. Hughes...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court frees man jailed for 526 days
"Man jailed for 526 days on murder charge freed" is the headline to this AP story in the Indianapolis Star....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on Alan Matheney v. State of Indiana
The Supreme Court's 8/29/05 order in Alan Matheney v. State of Indiana is now available. Scroll down two for yesterday's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
Indiana Decisions - Arthur Baird v. State now available online
Arthur Baird v. State of Indiana (Ind. S.Ct. 8/25/05) (discussed in this ILB entry from yesterday and today), is now...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 26, 2005
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Ind. Decisions - "Indiana justices approve execution" [Updated]
"Indiana justices approve execution" is the headline to an Indianapolis Star story posted on the Star website this evening at...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Indiana textbook fees, and a possibly relevant pending appeal
An AP story in the Louisville Courier Journal is headlined "Indiana among 10 states with textbook fees." It reports:BLOOMINGTON, Ind....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues one today
In Jedediah J. Haltom v. State of Indiana (8/16/05), Justice Sullivan writes:Jedediah Haltom crashed his truck into a woman’s car...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Friday, August 05, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Still more on Fort Wayne Airport decision
Balencing yesterday's editorial in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel is an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette headlined "Common-sense...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 05, 2005
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on Fort Wayne Airport decision
Following up on reports yesterday and Tuesday on the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority ruling (scroll down to read), there...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 04, 2005
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on yesterday's Supreme Court decision re the Fort Wayne airport
Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today:INDIANAPOLIS – The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority got welcome news...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Important Indiana Supreme Court decision today
Today the Ind. Supreme Court has posted its decision in SMDfund, Inc., et al v. Fort Wayne-Allen Co. Airport Authority,...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Friday, April 29, 2005
Ind. Decisions - One today from the Supreme Court
Michael Allen Lambert v. State of Indiana (4/28/05 IndSCt) [PUBLISHED ORDER CONCERNING SUCCESSIVE PETITION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF IN CAPITAL CASE]Introduction....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - State Supreme Court suspends law license of former deputy prosecutor
Somewhat oddly, the AP today has a story about a 3/31/05 ruling of the Indiana Supreme Court, discussed in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Maurice Smith v. State of Indiana (4/20/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, JusticeDefendant Maurice K. Smith’s sentence in this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Random testing in schools for steroids
"Testing an expensive proposition" is the headline to this story in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Jeff Carroll. Some...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2005
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Peggy J. Haville v. Michael Haville (4/13/05 IndSCt) [Family Law] Dickson, Justice Peggy Haville ("former wife") appeals from the trial...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two today
In the Matter of Patrick S. Ryan (3/31/05 IndSCt) [Disciplinary Proceeding] Per Curiam Today, we find that the respondent, Patrick...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two today
State of Indiana v. Loren Akins (3/30/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Dickason, Justice In this interlocutory appeal, the State...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Indiana tackled right-to-die issue in '91
The Indianapolis Star had a front-page story Sunday by Diana Penner headlined: "Indiana tackled right-to-die issue in '91: In Schiavo-like...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 28, 2005
Friday, March 25, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Justices restrict police searches of trash
Reporting on yesterday's Supreme Court decision in Patrick & Susan May Litchfield v. State of Indiana (3/24/05 IndSCt)[ILB entry here],...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2005
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Patrick & Susan May Litchfield v. State of Indiana (3/24/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Boehm, Justice We hold that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Patricia Gribben v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (3/22/05 IndSCt) [Torts; Spoliation] [Certified Question from the USDC, SD Ind., The Honorable V....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Another article on Smylie v. State
Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press has an article today on the recent Supreme Court decision in Symlie v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 20, 2005
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Gary Post Tribune reports on Smylie v. State
Frank Wiget of the Gary Post-Tribune has a story today headlined "Ruling on jail sentences likely to affect area cases."...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 19, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Star reports on Brownsburg bid selection case
Thursday's Indiana Supreme Court decision in Brownsburg Community School Corporation v. Natare Corporation (3/17/05) (see ILB entry here) is the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 19, 2005
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues two today
Brownsburg Community School Corporation v. Natare Corporation (3/17/05 IndSCt) [Antitrust] Boehm, Justice We hold that the Indiana Antitrust Act does...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2005
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Anthony Graves v. State of Indiana (3/16/06/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Shepard, Chief Justice A generation ago, Anthony Graves...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - One today from Supreme Court
Brian Chism v. State of Indiana (3/14/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Statutory Construction] Shepard, Chief Justice As technology marches...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Monday, March 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one decision today
Valentin Jaramillo v. State of Indiana (3/11/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Justice At issue in this appeal is...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2005
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Ind. Law - A local view of Smylie v. State
Giving some local color to last week's Supreme Court decision in Smylie v. State, Michael W. Hoskins of the Johnson...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2005
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - One from Supreme Court today
Donald Earl Houser v. State of Indiana (3/10/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Justice Defendant Donald Earl Houser was...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Court's ruling could reduce sentences for some inmates
"Court's ruling could reduce sentences for some inmates" is the headline to a story in today's Indianapolis Star about the...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - [Updated] More on today's decision in Smylie v. State
Not to be overly picky, but as a blogger, I am sensitive to these things. Page 11, footnote 12 of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Heath and Smylie handed down this afternoon?
That is the "word on the street" -- I'll try to post them as soon as I can get my...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Ritchie Halsema v. State of Indiana/Frank L. Halsema v. State of Indiana (3/9/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law and Procedure] Rucker, Justice...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Tongue stud case makes the paper
Yesterday's Supreme Court decision in Brenna Guy v. State of Indiana (3/2/05 IndSCt) - access the ILB entry here -...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2005
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Oral arguments this month
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments tomorrow (Mar 3, 2005 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM EST) in the case...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind Decisions - State Supreme Court to hear Armstrong case arguments
According to this story in the Princeton Daily Clarion, the Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer in the case of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - One today from the Supreme Court
Brenna Guy v. State of Indiana (3/2/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure; Statutory Construction] Shepard, Chief Justice The trial court...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Timothy R. Chamberlain, M.D., et al. v. Richard Steven Walpole (2/24/05 IndSCt) [Medical Malpractice; Statutory Construction] Boehm, Justice We hold...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Ind. Decisions - One today from Supreme Court
Hyundai Motor America, Inc. v. Sandra Goodin (2/22/05 IndSCt) [Contracts] Boehm, Justice We hold that a consumer may sue a...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court affirms Keller's election to Indianapolis council seat
Near the end of the Indianapolis Star's "Behind Closed Doors" solumn today is this:It's official (finally). About 16 months after...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2005
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two today
Carolyn S. Beckley v. Jack D. Beckley (2/10/05 IndSCt] [Family Law] Rucker, Justice The question presented is whether an award...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2005
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Story on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling on economic loss
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today on yesterday's Indiana Supreme Court decision on economic loss. A quote:The...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts two today
Frederick Laux v. State of Indiana (2/2/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Shepard, Justice A jury found appellant Frederick A....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Two today from Supreme Court
Lanny D. Abney v. State of Indiana (1/27/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Rucker, Justice * * * Prior to...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court posts one today
Today the Supreme Court "posted" its decision in Donald Ray Wallace v. State, issued on last Thursday, Jan. 13th. For...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Star editorial urges Supreme Court to reconsider last Tuesday's Corcoran decision
In an editorial this morning the Indiana Star was about the Supreme Court's ruling in Joseph E. Corcoran v....Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 15, 2005
Friday, January 14, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Even more on yesterday's Indiana Supreme Court tax rulings
Several stories today from the NW Indiana papers on the Supreme Court's tax rulings yesterday. The Gary Post Tribune's...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2005
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on today's Indiana Supreme Court tax rulings
The Indianapolis Star this evening has a story shedding light on the four tax rulings today (two entries down)...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court issues four tax decisions today
Dept. of Local Gov't. Finance v. Commonwealth Edison Co. of Ind., Inc. (1/13/05 IndSCt) [Taxation] Sullivan, Justice An electric...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - Oral Arguments Scheduled
The Supreme Court calendar shows only one more (two were heard on January 6th) oral argument this month, Jerry...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Ind. Decisions - More on Yesterday's Supreme Court Ruling in Death Case
"Court says killer waited too long to change mind: Fort Wayne man sentenced to death for '97 slayings missed review...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Indiana Dec. - One today from Supreme Court
Joseph E. Corcoran v. State of Indiana (1/11/05 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Justice Joseph E. Corcoran, convicted of...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court posts 2 today
Monica, James & Diane Witte v. Mikayla Mundy, et al. (1/6/05 IndSCt) [Torts] Boehm, Justice A child and her mother...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2005
Indiana Decisions - More on Tuesday's Indiana Supreme Court zoning decision
The Gary Post Tribune has a story today on the Indiana Supreme Court's decision Tuesday in Chester Borsuk v. Town...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court posts two today
Bank of New York, Trustee v. Stephen H. Nally, et al. (1/4/05 IndSCt) [Property; Real Estate] Boehm, Justice.We hold that...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Sunday, January 02, 2005
Indiana Decisions - More on Fort Wayne Airport case
The Supreme Court oral argument in SMDfund, Inc., et al v. Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Auth., et al took place...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 02, 2005
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Indiana Decisions - Supreme Court posts one
In the Matter of Anonymous (12/23/04 IndSCt) [Attorney Disciplinary] Per Curiam In this attorney discipline case, the Disciplinary Commission has...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2004
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Indiana Decisions - One Supreme Court, Two Court of Appeals opinions today
Sandy Diane Pugh v. State of Indiana (12/21/04 IndSCt) [Criminal Law & Procedure] Sullivan, Justice The Court of Appeals held...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Indiana Decisions - $53M Lake, U.S Steel tax deal a go
"$53M Lake, U.S Steel tax deal a go: State high court refuses to hear appeal" is the headline to this...Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2004