Court of Appeals to hear commitment case next week
The Indiana Court of Appeals will be hearing one oral argument next week to close out the month of July.
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Indiana Supreme Court denies 12 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer on 12 cases for the week ending July 19.
Steele, DeBoer, Scheele named finalists for Riley vacancy on Court of Appeals
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced three judges Monday as the top candidates to fill an impending vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Court of Appeals enters judgment in favor of IndyGo after fatal bus incident
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s decision denying IndyGo’s motion for directed verdict after the transportation company was sued for the death of a man who was struck by an IndyGo bus in 2018.
Appellate court to hear oral arguments for track athlete seeking relief for heat-related injuries
A USA track and field athlete will have her appeal heard before the Indiana Court of Appeals, with oral arguments scheduled for Aug.7.
Court of Appeals reverses, finds Munoz is winner of 2023 Columbus City Council race
The Bartholomew County Republican Party failed to file a notice of caucus in a timely manner for one of its 2023 Columbus City Council candidates and his candidacy should be nullified, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in reversing a lower court’s decision.
Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments for recycling facility permit, small claims cases
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments July 22 for cases involving a Monroe County permitting dispute and a small claims lawsuit regarding a loan-payoff statement.
Appellate court rules convicted drug dealer lacks standing to challenge arrest of witness
A man convicted of dealing methamphetamine and two other felonies lacked the legal standing to challenge the arrest of a witness who provided evidence of his crimes, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday in affirming a lower court’s decision.
Court of Appeals reverses trial court decision on guardianship of minors under CHINS
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court ruling removing permanent guardianship from the mother of two minors because the proceedings did not satisfy due process, Court of Appeals Judge Dana Kenworthy wrote in an opinion Monday.
High court to hear oral arguments for three cases on June 27
The Indiana Supreme Court will he hearing three oral arguments at the end of June, with the cases ranging from adoption to divorce to a dispute over an adult business license.
Court of Appeals upholds ruling dismissing petition to change gender on birth certificate
The three-member appellate panel ruled that the Madison Circuit Court did not err in issuing its decision against inmate Cory Wallace because Wallace did not submit “adequate documentary evidence” or evidence supporting that his petition was made in good faith and not for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose.
Justices to hear two oral arguments June 19
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hearing seven oral arguments this month, including two back-to-back cases on June 19.
High court grants transfer of adult entertainment theater, officer expungement cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted the transfer of four cases last week that separately involve an adult theater, a pedestrian accident, a development dispute and the expungement of a police officer’s arrest.
High court invites amicus briefing in involuntary commitment case
The Indiana Supreme Court is accepting amicus curiae briefing in a case involving a woman’s temporary involuntary commitment.
Indiana Supreme Court finds trial court lacked authority to order submissions be redacted in malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a Lake Superior Court’s order for patients to redact their submissions to a medical review panel in a medical malpractice case.
Convenience store murders, self defense claim to be focus of Court of Appeals oral argument
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold an oral argument May 23 for a case involving a man claiming self defense after he was convicted of murdering two people at an Indianapolis convenience store in 2021.
Father wins reversal in defamation lawsuit against son, an Indy author and family violence researcher
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the Hendricks Superior Court erred in dismissing a father’s defamation lawsuit against his son, who published a book and posted on social media allegations that his father committed domestic violence against his mother.
Appellate court to hear oral arguments for three cases, including fatal IndyGo accident
The Indiana Court of Appeals will be hearing oral arguments for three cases next week, with two hearings on the road and one at the Indiana Statehouse.
Indiana Supreme Court agrees to hear battery case
The Indiana Supreme Court granted the transfer of a battery case last week and denied 47 other requests.
Appellate judge Riley certified as senior judge
The Indiana Supreme Court certified Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley for senior status Wednesday.