Indiana Court of Appeals

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Renaissance Associates I L.P. v. City Of Hammond, Indiana - Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in Renaissance Associates I L.P. v. City of Hammond, Indiana. The case involved challenges to local residential inspection and registration fees under state law. The appellate court upheld the lower court's summary judgment ruling.

Krista B Gue v. Triple E Property Management, LLC - Legal Opinion

The Indiana Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Krista B. Gue v. Triple E Property Management, LLC. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case concerning vicarious liability for an employee's actions and claims of negligent hiring, retention, and supervision.