Re-defining the Admissibility of Prior Statements: Modesitt v. State Introduction Modesitt v. State, 578 N.E.2d 649 (Supreme Court of Indiana, 1991), marks a pivotal moment in Indiana's legal...
Physician's Duty to Third Parties: Insights from WEBB v. JARVIS Introduction The case of Orville Lynn Webb, M.D., Appellant, v. Thomas D. Jarvis and Madeline Jarvis, Appellees explores the extent of...
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent Denying Compensation to Mental Hospital Patients for Involuntary Labor Introduction In the landmark case of EVAN BAYH, AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF INDIANA,...
Parental Authority in Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment for Incompetent Adults Introduction The case of In the Matter of Sue Ann Lawrance, An Incompetent Adult (579 N.E.2d 32) adjudicated by...
Indiana Supreme Court Rules Against Wrongful Life Claims in Cowe v. Forum Group, Inc. Introduction Cowe v. Forum Group, Inc., 575 N.E.2d 630 (Ind. 1991), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
Indiana Supreme Court Reinforces Confrontation Rights: Limitations on Videotaped Testimony of Child Witnesses Introduction In the landmark case of Michael BRADY v. STATE of Indiana, the Supreme Court...
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Duty of Reasonable Care for Social Guests in Premises Liability Introduction In the landmark case of BURRELL v. MEADS (1991), the Supreme Court of Indiana addressed...
Indiana Supreme Court Overturns "Impact Rule" in Emotional Distress Claims: CULLISON v. MEDLEY Introduction CULLISON v. MEDLEY, 570 N.E.2d 27 (Indiana Supreme Court, 1991), is a landmark case that...
Clarification on Specific Intent in Attempted Murder: Spradlin v. State Introduction The case of Michael Spradlin and Timothy Spradlin v. State of Indiana (569 N.E.2d 948) presents a pivotal moment...
Equitable Estoppel and Statute of Limitations: Insights from PARAMO v. EDWARDS Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana’s decision in PARAMO v. EDWARDS (563 N.E.2d 595, 1990) provides a pivotal...
Double Jeopardy in Sentencing: Overlapping Charges in Wethington v. State of Indiana Introduction WILLIAM L. WETHINGTON, APPELLANT, v. STATE OF INDIANA, APPELLEE, 560 N.E.2d 496 (Ind. 1990), is a...
Supreme Court of Indiana Reaffirms Traditional Common Law on Landlord’s Consent for Lease Assignments Introduction The case of First Federal Savings Bank of Indiana v. Key Markets, Inc., decided on...
Reversal of Arson Sentencing in Bustamante v. State: Implications for Double Jeopardy and Sentencing Procedures Introduction Bustamante v. State, 557 N.E.2d 1313 (Ind. 1990), is a landmark decision...
Expanding Employer Liability: The Common Carrier Exception in Stropes v. The Heritage House Children's Center Introduction Stropes v. The Heritage House Children's Center of Shelbyville, Inc. is a...
Indiana Supreme Court Overrules "Equal or Superior Knowledge" Rule in Premises Liability Introduction The case of DOUGLASS v. IRVIN (549 N.E.2d 368) serves as a pivotal decision in Indiana's tort...
Kim Pepkowski v. Life of Indiana Insurance Co.: Clarifying Apparent Agency and Retaliatory Discharge in Insurance Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Kim Pepkowski v. Life of Indiana...
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Planning/Operational Test for Discretionary Function Immunity under ITCA Introduction The Indiana Supreme Court, in the landmark cases of Richey Wayne Peavler v....
Enhancing Jury Credibility Assessment: Insights from Lopez v. State of Indiana Introduction Lopez v. State of Indiana, 527 N.E.2d 1119 (1988), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Alternative Grounds for Punitive Damages Established in Indiana's Supreme Court: BUD WOLF CHEVROLET, INC. v. ROBERTSON Introduction The case of Bud Wolf Chevrolet, Inc. v. George and Patsy Robertson...
Establishing a Public Policy Exception to Employment at Will: McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines Introduction The case of John H. McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines, Inc., adjudicated by the...