IN-COURTS

Mendenhall v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bruce Mendenhall for murder. The court found sufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction and upheld the admission of evidence from a search conducted in Tennessee. The opinion was issued on March 12, 2026.

Steven Norris v. Jennifer Norris - Divorce Settlement Dispute

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's original order in Steven Norris v. Jennifer Norris, ruling that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to issue a revised order during an appeal. The court also held that the ex-husband's damages claim for unpaid joint loans was speculative and unproven.

Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System - Spoliation of Evidence

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System, finding no abuse of discretion in the denial of Rosen's spoliation of evidence claim. The court determined that the hospital's preservation of video footage related to a slip-and-fall incident was adequate.

Brandon Lamont French v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Brandon Lamont French's convictions for Invasion of Privacy. The court found that the State did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions. This decision impacts the specific case and may set precedent for similar evidentiary challenges in Indiana.

Damon D. Clark v. First Merchants Bank - Foreclosure Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's grant of summary judgment to First Merchants Bank in a foreclosure action against Damon D. Clark. The court found that Clark waived his appeal issues by not presenting them to the trial court and that the bank established a prima facie case for foreclosure.

Zachary Matthew Loveless v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's motion to correct error regarding credit time for jail incarceration. The court found the defendant was not entitled to credit time toward his Hancock County sentence for time spent in Marion and Hamilton County jails.

Guilfoyle v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Gregory C. Guilfoyle v. State of Indiana. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Guilfoyle, who was found guilty but mentally ill of eight offenses related to shooting his wife and a deputy sheriff. The case was remanded with instructions.

Jayla Anderson v. Advantix Development Corporation - Eviction Record Sealing

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's decision denying a petition to seal eviction records. The appellate court found prima facie error in the trial court's denial, potentially impacting how eviction records are handled in Indiana.

Cleary v. Morlan - Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed and remanded a mechanic's lien foreclosure case. The court found that the trial court did not err in foreclosing the lien and will consider appellate attorney fees. The case involves a dispute over payment for electrical work on a new house.

Clarence White v. Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC - Court Opinion

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC. The case involved a complaint against the debt collection firm under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The court found no error in the lower court's decision.