Indiana Case Commentaries

Reaffirming Duty of Care for Business Invitees Against Foreseeable Third-Party Assaults: KROGER CO. v. PLONSKI

Date: Jul 1, 2010

Reaffirming Duty of Care for Business Invitees Against Foreseeable Third-Party Assaults: KROGER CO. v. PLONSKI Introduction The case of The Kroger Co., d/b/a Kroger Supermarket at 8150 Rockville...

Economic Loss Rule Affirmed in Indianapolis-Marion County PUBLIC LIBRARY v. CHARLIER CLARK LINARD et al.

Date: Jun 30, 2010

Economic Loss Rule Affirmed in Indianapolis-Marion County PUBLIC LIBRARY v. CHARLIER CLARK LINARD et al. Introduction The case of Indianapolis-Marion County PUBLIC LIBRARY v. CHARLIER CLARK LINARD,...

Excessive Force and Law Enforcement Immunity: Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Limits under the Tort Claims Act

Date: Jun 29, 2010

Excessive Force and Law Enforcement Immunity: Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Limits under the Tort Claims Act Introduction In the landmark case Richard Patrick Wilson and Billy Don Wilson v. Gene...

Affirmative Defense Not Waived by Failure to Raise in Partial Summary Judgment: Analysis of REISWERG v. STATOM

Date: May 7, 2010

Affirmative Defense Not Waived by Failure to Raise in Partial Summary Judgment: Analysis of REISWERG v. STATOM Introduction The case of Joseph J. Reiswerg and Cohen Garelick Glazier v. Pam Statom...

Inconsistent Jury Verdicts Insulated from Appellate Review: Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent

Date: Apr 9, 2010

Inconsistent Jury Verdicts Insulated from Appellate Review: Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Shewanda BEATTIE v. STATE of Indiana, adjudicated by the...

Reaffirmation of Life Without Parole Standards in Indiana: Analysis of Treadway v. State

Date: Apr 9, 2010

Reaffirmation of Life Without Parole Standards in Indiana: Analysis of Treadway v. State Introduction The case of Jeffrey Treadway v. State of Indiana, 924 N.E.2d 621 (Ind. 2010), presents a...

Enhancing Procedural Safeguards in Termination of Parental Rights: Insights from In the Matter of the Termination of Parental-Child Relationship of A.K.

Date: Apr 1, 2010

Enhancing Procedural Safeguards in Termination of Parental Rights: Insights from In the Matter of the Termination of Parental-Child Relationship of A.K. Introduction The case In the Matter of the...

Kiplinger v. State of Indiana: Sixth Amendment Protections and Sentencing Standards

Date: Mar 23, 2010

Kiplinger v. State of Indiana: Sixth Amendment Protections and Sentencing Standards Introduction Kyle Kiplinger v. State of Indiana is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...

Indiana Supreme Court Limits Subordination of Judgment Liens in Divorce Property Settlements

Date: Jan 29, 2010

Indiana Supreme Court Limits Subordination of Judgment Liens in Divorce Property Settlements Introduction Gina Johnson and Robert Johnson were involved in a legal dispute following their divorce,...

Establishing Child-Centered CHINS Adjudication Standards

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Establishing Child-Centered CHINS Adjudication Standards Introduction The case of In the Matter of N.E., A Child in Need of Services (919 N.E.2d 102) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Procedural Standards in Wilkes v. State

Date: Dec 11, 2009

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Procedural Standards in Wilkes v. State Case: Danny Ray Wilkes, Appellant (Defendant below), v. STATE of Indiana, Appellee (Plaintiff below). (917 N.E.2d 675) Court:...

Admissibility of Social Media Evidence in Criminal Trials: Insights from Clark v. State of Indiana

Date: Oct 16, 2009

Admissibility of Social Media Evidence in Criminal Trials: Insights from Clark v. State of Indiana Introduction In the landmark case Clark v. State of Indiana, the Supreme Court of Indiana addressed...

Strengthening Qualified Privilege: Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Involving Citizen Reporting to Police

Date: Oct 14, 2009

Strengthening Qualified Privilege: Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Involving Citizen Reporting to Police Introduction In the landmark case of Williams and Kelsey v....

Strict Interpretation of Ambiguous Insurance Clauses: WAGNER v. YATES

Date: Sep 4, 2009

Strict Interpretation of Ambiguous Insurance Clauses: WAGNER v. YATES Introduction WAGNER v. YATES is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on September 3, 2009. The case...

Reversal of Parental Rights Termination: Upholding the 'Best Interests of the Child' Standard in Indiana

Date: Jul 7, 2009

Reversal of Parental Rights Termination: Upholding the 'Best Interests of the Child' Standard in Indiana Introduction In the landmark case of R.Y. v. Indiana Department of Child Services, the Supreme...

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Strict Standards for Admissibility of Motive Evidence in Homicide Cases

Date: Jun 27, 2009

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Strict Standards for Admissibility of Motive Evidence in Homicide Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Da v. d R. CAMM, Appellant (Defendant below), decided on...

Standards for Establishing Prejudice in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: HELTON v. STATE

Date: Jun 24, 2009

Standards for Establishing Prejudice in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: HELTON v. STATE Introduction In HELTON v. STATE, 907 N.E.2d 1020 (Ind. 2009), the Supreme Court of Indiana addressed...

Affirmation of Battery and Disorderly Conduct Convictions: Clarifying 'Knowing Touch' and 'Tumultuous Conduct' Standards in Indiana

Date: Jun 19, 2009

Affirmation of Battery and Disorderly Conduct Convictions: Clarifying 'Knowing Touch' and 'Tumultuous Conduct' Standards in Indiana Introduction In the case of Christopher Bailey v. State of Indiana...

Strict Compliance with Temporary License Plate Display Requirements Upheld

Date: May 29, 2009

Strict Compliance with Temporary License Plate Display Requirements Upheld Introduction In the case of Kerry L. MEREDITH v. STATE of Indiana (906 N.E.2d 867), the Supreme Court of Indiana addressed...

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Irremediable Conditions and Child's Best Interests: Analysis of In re J.S., 906 N.E.2d 226 (Ind. Ct. App., 2009)

Date: May 21, 2009

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Irremediable Conditions and Child's Best Interests: Analysis of In re J.S., 906 N.E.2d 226 (Ind. Ct. App., 2009) Introduction The case of In re The Matter of...