Indiana Case Commentaries

Interpretation of Limitation Periods under Indiana Product Liability Act: Insights from DAGUE v. PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPoration

Date: Mar 27, 1981

Interpretation of Limitation Periods under Indiana Product Liability Act: Insights from DAGUE v. PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPoration Introduction In the landmark case of Kathy Dague, Individually and Special...

Supreme Court of Indiana Narrows Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in SHIDELER v. DWYER

Date: Mar 4, 1981

Supreme Court of Indiana Narrows Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in SHIDELER v. DWYER Introduction In the landmark case SHIDELER v. DWYER, the Supreme Court of Indiana addressed critical...

Balancing Transparency and Fair Trial: Insights from State of Indiana v. Porter Superior Court

Date: Nov 26, 1980

Balancing Transparency and Fair Trial: Insights from State of Indiana v. Porter Superior Court Introduction State of Indiana on the Relation of the Post-Tribune Publishing Company, and Charles...

Trial Court Discretion and Pretrial Publicity Standards in First-Degree Murder Convictions: Insights from DROLLINGER v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Aug 27, 1980

Trial Court Discretion and Pretrial Publicity Standards in First-Degree Murder Convictions: Insights from DROLLINGER v. STATE of Indiana Introduction The case of Roger C. DROLLINGER v. STATE of...

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent Upholding Medical Malpractice Act Procedures and Limitations

Date: May 17, 1980

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedent Upholding Medical Malpractice Act Procedures and Limitations Introduction In the landmark decision William Johnson and Connie Johnson v. St. Vincent...

Clarifying Self-Defense Standards in First-Degree Murder: J.R. Loyd Jr. v. Indiana

Date: Jan 12, 1980

Clarifying Self-Defense Standards in First-Degree Murder: J.R. Loyd Jr. v. Indiana Introduction In the landmark case of JAMES RUFUS LOYD, JR v. STATE OF INDIANA, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Voluntary Confessions and Use of Presentence Reports in Sentencing: GARDNER v. STATE of Indiana

Date: May 1, 1979

Admissibility of Voluntary Confessions and Use of Presentence Reports in Sentencing: GARDNER v. STATE of Indiana Introduction In the landmark case of John Thomas GARDNER v. STATE of Indiana, the...

Establishing the Elements of Criminal Attempt: Insights from ZICKEFOOSE v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Apr 28, 1979

Establishing the Elements of Criminal Attempt: Insights from ZICKEFOOSE v. STATE of Indiana Introduction The landmark case Roger ZICKEFOOSE v. STATE of Indiana (270 Ind. 618) adjudicated by the...

Defining Distinct Offenses Under Double Jeopardy: Supreme Court of Indiana Upholds Separate Sentencing for Theft and Conspiracy

Date: Nov 9, 1978

Defining Distinct Offenses Under Double Jeopardy: Supreme Court of Indiana Upholds Separate Sentencing for Theft and Conspiracy Introduction The case of Jimmie Lee Elmore, Andrea Lamb, Johnny...

Rape Shield Law and Confrontation Rights Affirmed in LAGENOUR v. STATE of Indiana

Date: May 31, 1978

Rape Shield Law and Confrontation Rights Affirmed in LAGENOUR v. STATE of Indiana Introduction Case: Roger D. LAGENOUR v. STATE of Indiana. Court: Supreme Court of Indiana. Date: May 30, 1978....

Concurrent Sentencing Mandated for Separate Sexual Assaults: Insights from Sandy Paul BRUCE v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Apr 20, 1978

Concurrent Sentencing Mandated for Separate Sexual Assaults: Insights from Sandy Paul BRUCE v. STATE of Indiana Introduction Sandy Paul BRUCE v. STATE of Indiana, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Regulation on Change of Venue and Identification Procedures in Indiana Criminal Law

Date: Apr 18, 1978

Regulation on Change of Venue and Identification Procedures in Indiana Criminal Law Introduction St. Clair POINDEXTER v. STATE of Indiana, 268 Ind. 167, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...

SHUTT v. STATE of Indiana: Establishing Voluntary Manslaughter Over Second-Degree Murder

Date: Oct 22, 1977

SHUTT v. STATE of Indiana: Establishing Voluntary Manslaughter Over Second-Degree Murder Introduction SHUTT v. STATE of Indiana is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...

Supreme Court of Indiana Reaffirms Standards for Jury Selection and Admissibility of Defendant Statements in MORRIS v. STATE

Date: Jul 8, 1977

Supreme Court of Indiana Reaffirms Standards for Jury Selection and Admissibility of Defendant Statements in MORRIS v. STATE Introduction The case of James Earl MORRIS v. STATE of Indiana (266 Ind....

HUFF v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO.: Clarifying the Boundaries of Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict and the Doctrine of Estoppel in Insurance Litigation

Date: Jun 23, 1977

HUFF v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO.: Clarifying the Boundaries of Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict and the Doctrine of Estoppel in Insurance Litigation Introduction The case of Margaret L. HUFF v....

Ortiz and Williams v. State of Indiana: Affirmation of Co-Defendant Statement Admissibility and Voluntariness Standards

Date: Nov 17, 1976

Ortiz and Williams v. State of Indiana: Affirmation of Co-Defendant Statement Admissibility and Voluntariness Standards Introduction Ortiz and Williams v. State of Indiana, 265 Ind. 549 (1976), is a...

Admissibility of Evidence of Additional Crimes Established in MALDONADO v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Oct 21, 1976

Admissibility of Evidence of Additional Crimes Established in MALDONADO v. STATE of Indiana Introduction Abel George MALDONADO v. STATE of Indiana, 265 Ind. 492 (1976), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Kidnapping Conviction in Robert L. DAVIS v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Oct 15, 1976

Affirmation of Kidnapping Conviction in Robert L. DAVIS v. STATE of Indiana Introduction Robert L. DAVIS v. STATE of Indiana is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on October...

Prorated Liability and the Controversy Over Punitive Damages in Insurance Contracts

Date: Jun 11, 1976

Prorated Liability and the Controversy Over Punitive Damages in Insurance Contracts Introduction The case of Vernon Fire Casualty Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company v. A.W. Sharp,...

MAGLEY v. STATE of Indiana: Standards for Effective Counsel and Confession Admissibility

Date: Oct 22, 1975

MAGLEY v. STATE of Indiana: Standards for Effective Counsel and Confession Admissibility Introduction MAGLEY v. STATE of Indiana is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...