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Jim Brugh v. James L. Sailors, Cass County Commission, et al.
18A-PL-2730
Civil plenary. Affirms and reverses in part the Cass Superior Court’s determination that the City of Logansport had complied with an agreed judgment between the city, county and Jim Brugh concerning a Logansport war memorial. Finds the city did not comply with a section of the agreed judgment holding that it would execute a deed of dedication transferring the memorial jointly to itself and the county, expressly referring to its dedication and preservation as a war memorial pursuant to Indiana Code §§ 10-18-4-2(b)(3) and 10-18-4-12. Also finds Brugh wholly failed to prove the Cass County Council acted in contempt. Finally, finds the Cass County Council acted within its authority as the fiscal branch of county government and did not willfully disobey the agreed judgment. Remands for further proceedings regarding the enforcement of the deed provision of the agreed judgment.
Jacob Maden v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-505
Criminal. Affirms the revocation of Jacob Maden’s probation and the order that he serve the remainder of his previously suspended sentence for Level 6 felony escape. Finds Maden’s due process rights were not violated when he waived a probation violation hearing, and the Vanderburgh Circuit Court did not commit fundamental error. Also finds Madden’s sentence is not inappropriate in light of the nature of the offense and his character.
Anthony W. Leavell v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-397
Criminal. Affirms Anthony Leavell’s 12-year sentence for his convictions of Level 5 felony possession of child pornography, Level 5 felony conspiracy to commit child exploitation and Class A misdemeanor cruelty to an animal. Finds his sentence is not inappropriate in light of the nature of the offenses and his character.
In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of J.W. (Minor Child); L.W. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
19A-JT-451
Juvenile termination of parental rights. Affirms the termination of L.W.’s parental rights to her minor child, J.W. Finds there is sufficient evidence to support the termination.
Steven Walton and D. Walton v. Derrick Powell, Carl Jennings, Dewalet Brown, and State Farm Insurance Company (mem. dec.)
19A-PL-566
Civil plenary. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s dismissal of Steven Walton’s insurance complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Finds the trial court did not err.
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