Indiana Case Commentaries

Post-Conviction Remedies Unavailable for Juvenile Delinquency Adjudications: Insights from RODNEY S. JORDAN v. STATE OF INDIANA

Date: Sep 2, 1987

Post-Conviction Remedies Unavailable for Juvenile Delinquency Adjudications: Insights from RODNEY S. JORDAN v. STATE OF INDIANA Introduction The case of RODNEY S. JORDAN v. STATE OF INDIANA, decided...

Balancing Appellate Sanctions and Advocacy: Orr v. Turco Manufacturing Establishes Standards for Merit in Appellate Appeals

Date: Aug 26, 1987

Balancing Appellate Sanctions and Advocacy: Orr v. Turco Manufacturing Establishes Standards for Merit in Appellate Appeals Introduction Paula K. Orr, acting as the guardian of the estate of her...

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes New Standard for Voluntary and Intelligent Guilty Pleas in White v. State

Date: Sep 16, 1986

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes New Standard for Voluntary and Intelligent Guilty Pleas in White v. State Introduction In White v. State (497 N.E.2d 893, 1986), the Indiana Supreme Court addressed...

Clyde Hammons v. State of Indiana: Judicial Oversight in Sentencing Enhancements

Date: Jun 26, 1986

Clyde Hammons v. State of Indiana: Judicial Oversight in Sentencing Enhancements Introduction Clyde Hammons v. State of Indiana (493 N.E.2d 1250), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on June...

Governmental Immunity of Statutorily Organized Volunteer Fire Departments: Insights from Ayres v. Indian Heights Volunteer Fire Department

Date: Jun 12, 1986

Governmental Immunity of Statutorily Organized Volunteer Fire Departments: Insights from Ayres v. Indian Heights Volunteer Fire Department Introduction The case of Thomas Ayres and Helen Ayres v....

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Judicial Oversight: Analyzing Otis BURR v. STATE of Indiana

Date: May 17, 1986

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Judicial Oversight: Analyzing Otis BURR v. STATE of Indiana Introduction The case of Otis BURR v. STATE of Indiana (492 N.E.2d 306) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Bieghler Case

Date: Sep 27, 1985

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Bieghler Case Introduction In the landmark case of Marvin Bieghler v. State of Indiana (481 N.E.2d 78), the Supreme Court of Indiana reviewed a direct...

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Multiple Trigger Theory in Insurance Coverage for Delayed Manifestation Injuries

Date: Sep 13, 1985

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Multiple Trigger Theory in Insurance Coverage for Delayed Manifestation Injuries Introduction The case of Eli Lilly and Company v. The Home Insurance Company, et al....

Effective Assistance of Counsel and the Integrity of the Criminal Recklessness Statute: Insights from KIMBALL v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Mar 1, 1985

Effective Assistance of Counsel and the Integrity of the Criminal Recklessness Statute: Insights from KIMBALL v. STATE of Indiana Introduction Wayman KIMBALL v. STATE of Indiana is a landmark case...

Affirmation of Investigatory Stop and Miranda Waiver in Criminal Convictions

Date: Feb 15, 1985

Affirmation of Investigatory Stop and Miranda Waiver in Criminal Convictions Introduction In the landmark case of David Wayne Wagner v. State of Indiana, 474 N.E.2d 476 (1985), the Supreme Court of...

Fundamental Error in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from BAILEY v. STATE (1985)

Date: Jan 26, 1985

Fundamental Error in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from BAILEY v. STATE (1985) Introduction Leonard Bailey was convicted by a jury of Robbery, classified as a Class A felony, and subsequently...

Defining 'Intent to Kill' in Attempted Murder: Analysis of Terry v. State of Indiana

Date: Jul 10, 1984

Defining 'Intent to Kill' in Attempted Murder: Analysis of Terry v. State of Indiana Introduction Case: James B. Terry, Appellant, v. State of Indiana, Appellee Court: Supreme Court of Indiana Date:...

Distinguishing Notice and Cooperation Clauses in Indiana Insurance Law: Insights from Indiana Supreme Court's 1984 Decision

Date: May 19, 1984

Distinguishing Notice and Cooperation Clauses in Indiana Insurance Law: Insights from Indiana Supreme Court's 1984 Decision Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana's 1984 decision in Ellawione L....

Clarifying the 'Knowing' Mental State in Murder Charges: Insights from John R. Case v. State of Indiana (1984)

Date: Jan 18, 1984

Clarifying the 'Knowing' Mental State in Murder Charges: Insights from John R. Case v. State of Indiana (1984) Introduction The case of John R. Case v. State of Indiana, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Foreseeability of Intervening Acts in Negligence: Indiana Supreme Court’s Decision in Havert v. Caldwell

Date: Oct 28, 1983

Foreseeability of Intervening Acts in Negligence: Indiana Supreme Court’s Decision in Havert v. Caldwell Introduction Havert v. Caldwell, 452 N.E.2d 154 (Ind. 1983), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Boundaries for Summary Judgment in Negligence Claims: GABOURY v. IRELAND ROAD GRACE BRETHREN, Inc., and City of South Bend

Date: Jun 15, 1983

Establishing Boundaries for Summary Judgment in Negligence Claims: GABOURY v. IRELAND ROAD GRACE BRETHREN, Inc., and City of South Bend Introduction The case of GABOURY v. IRELAND ROAD GRACE...

Enforceability of Non-Compete Covenants in Professional Partnerships: Raymundo v. Hammond Clinic Association

Date: Jun 1, 1983

Enforceability of Non-Compete Covenants in Professional Partnerships: Raymundo v. Hammond Clinic Association Introduction Raymundo v. Hammond Clinic Association is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Actual Cash Value and Punitive Damages Standards in Insurance Contracts: Insights from Travelers Indemnity Company v. Armstrong

Date: Dec 7, 1982

Actual Cash Value and Punitive Damages Standards in Insurance Contracts: Insights from Travelers Indemnity Company v. Armstrong Introduction The case of The Travelers Indemnity Company, Appellant v....

Revising the Standard for Lesser Included Offense Instructions: JONES v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Aug 20, 1982

Revising the Standard for Lesser Included Offense Instructions: JONES v. STATE of Indiana (438 N.E.2d 972) Introduction Sammy Lee Jones, appellant (defendant below), was convicted of burglary under...

Mandatory Oral Advisement of Rights in Guilty Pleas: German v. State of Indiana (1982)

Date: Feb 24, 1982

Mandatory Oral Advisement of Rights in Guilty Pleas: German v. State of Indiana (1982) 1. Introduction In the landmark case of German v. State of Indiana (428 N.E.2d 234, 1982), the Supreme Court of...