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evidence supports instruction in Indiana

30 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Lashbrooks v. Schultzgreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005"A trial court should give a tendered instruction if the instruction correctly states the law, the evidence supports the instruction, and the substance of the charge is not covered by other instructions." Lashbrooks v. Schultz, 793 N.E.2d 1211, 1218 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), trans. dis missed, (quoting Sikora v. Fromm, 782 N.E.2d 355, 361 (Ind.Ct.App.2002) (citations omitted), trams. denied (2003)).

2005"A trial court should give a tendered instruction if the instruction correctly states the law, the substance of the charge is not covered by other instructions, and the evidence supports the instruction." Lashbrooks v. Schultz, 793 N.E.2d 1211, 1213 (Ind.Ct.App.20083), trams. pet. dismissed. "[Elach party to an action is entitled to have the jury instructed upon his particular theory of complaint or defense." Sullivan v. Fairmont Homes, Inc., 543 N.E.2d 1130, 1137 (Ind.Ct.App.1989), trans. denied; see also Barnard v. Himes, 719 N.E.2d 862, 868 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

23
Sikora v. Frommgreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2005
2 sentences

2005"A trial court should give a tendered instruction if the instruction correctly states the law, the evidence supports the instruction, and the substance of the charge is not covered by other instructions." Lashbrooks v. Schultz, 793 N.E.2d 1211, 1218 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), trans. dis missed, (quoting Sikora v. Fromm, 782 N.E.2d 355, 361 (Ind.Ct.App.2002) (citations omitted), trams. denied (2003)).

2005"A trial court should give a tendered instruction if the instruction correctly states the law, the evidence supports the instruction, and the substance of the charge is not covered by other instructions." Lashbrooks v. Schultz, 793 N.E.2d 1211, 1213 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), trans. dismissed, (quoting Sikora v. Fromm, 782 N.E.2d 355, 361 (Ind.Ct.App.2002) (citations omitted), trans. denied (2003)).

22
Davis v. Stategreen
ind · 1976 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1992
2 sentences

1992See also Davis v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 .

1992See also Davis v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 .

14
City of Terre Haute v. Simpsongreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2005
2 sentences

2005Although the sudden emergency doctrine is often described as an affirmative defense 1 , "it does not act to excuse fault, but rather defines the conduct to be expected of a prudent person in an emergency situation." City of Terre Haute v. Simpson, 746 N.E.2d 359, 367 (Ind.Ct.App.2001), trams. denied.

2002Id.

12
Smith v. Stategreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Smith v. State, 636 N.E.2d 124, 127 (Ind.1994) (holding that the State need not disprove the defense of abandonment unless and until the evidence supports the defense, at which point the State must disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt).

2010See Smith, 636 N.E.2d at 127 (holding that the State bears burden of disproving the defense of abandonment beyond a reasonable doubt if the evidence supports the defense).

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Sullivan v. Fairmont Homes, Inc.green
indctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005"A trial court should give a tendered instruction if the instruction correctly states the law, the substance of the charge is not covered by other instructions, and the evidence supports the instruction." Lashbrooks v. Schultz, 793 N.E.2d 1211, 1213 (Ind.Ct.App.20083), trams. pet. dismissed. "[Elach party to an action is entitled to have the jury instructed upon his particular theory of complaint or defense." Sullivan v. Fairmont Homes, Inc., 543 N.E.2d 1130, 1137 (Ind.Ct.App.1989), trans. denied; see also Barnard v. Himes, 719 N.E.2d 862, 868 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

11
Barnard v. Himesgreen
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005"A trial court should give a tendered instruction if the instruction correctly states the law, the substance of the charge is not covered by other instructions, and the evidence supports the instruction." Lashbrooks v. Schultz, 793 N.E.2d 1211, 1213 (Ind.Ct.App.20083), trams. pet. dismissed. "[Elach party to an action is entitled to have the jury instructed upon his particular theory of complaint or defense." Sullivan v. Fairmont Homes, Inc., 543 N.E.2d 1130, 1137 (Ind.Ct.App.1989), trans. denied; see also Barnard v. Himes, 719 N.E.2d 862, 868 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

11
Brown v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Because the defendant did not identify a serious evidentiary dispute to support a reckless homicide instruction, we will review this refusal for an abuse of discretion. 1 See Brown v. State, 703 N.E.2d 1010, 1019 (Ind. 1998).

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Fisher v. Stategreen
ind · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Whittle v. State, 542 N.E.2d 981, 991 (Ind.1989); Fisher v. State, 468 N.E.2d 1365, 1369 (Ind.1984).

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Marshall v. Stategreen
ind · 1993 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Even if, however, defendant had properly preserved the issue for appeal, his argument would still fail, for defendant has not explained how the State’s amendment prejudiced his substantial rights. 5 It is not surprising that he could not do so because, as even defendant appears to concede, under the relevant statutory provision, 6 there is no distinction between the criminal responsibility of a principal or an accomplice, Marshall v. State, 621 N.E.2d 308, 313 (Ind.1993), and even without an amendment, the State would be entitled to a jury instruction on accessory liability provided that the e

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Whittle v. Stategreen
ind · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Whittle v. State, 542 N.E.2d 981, 991 (Ind.1989); Fisher v. State, 468 N.E.2d 1365, 1369 (Ind.1984).

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Presnoples v. Presnoplesgreen
indctapp · 1970 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983See, Presnoples, supra 147 Ind.App. at 895 , 261 N.E.2d at 78 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Flowers v. State green
ind · 1985
2 sentences

1992In Flowers v. State (1985), Ind., 481 N.E.2d 100, 103 , this Court said that when reviewing the denial of a tendered instruction, three factors must be considered: (1) Whether the instruction correctly states the law; (2) whether the evidence supports the instruction; and (3) whether other instructions have adequately covered the substance of the tendered instruction.

1992In Flowers v. State (1985), Ind., 481 N.E.2d 100, 103 , this Court said that when reviewing the denial of a tendered instruction, three factors must be considered: (1) Whether the instruction correctly states the law; (2) whether the evidence supports the instruction; and (8) whether other instructions have adequately covered the substance of the tendered instruction.

51986–1992
Smock Materials Handling Co., Inc. v. Kerr green
indctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2003Id.

2001Id.

42000–2003
Control Techniques, Inc. v. Johnson green
indctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2017Id.

2001Id.

22001–2017
John Hernandez v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2015
1 sentence

2019Id.

12019–2019
Ringham v. State green
ind · 2002
1 sentence

2010We find Ringham, supra, to be disposi-tive of Munford's claim.

12010–2010
Jackson v. State green
gactapp · 1999
2 sentences

2005For example, in Jackson v. State, 237 Ga.App. 746 , 516 S.E.2d 792 (1999), there was evidence Jackson had a confrontation forced on him, was not at fault in continuing the confrontation, and could reasonably have believed the victim was going to assault him.

2005For example, in Jackson v. State, 237 Ga.App. 746 , 516 S.E.2d 792 (1999), there was evidence Jackson had a confrontation forced on him, was not at fault in continuing the confrontation, and could reasonably have believed the victim was going to assault him.

12005–2005
Willis v. Westerfield green
indctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2004Id.

12004–2004
Smith v. State green
ind · 1984
1 sentence

1992Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 468 N.E.2d 512 .

11992–1992
Bryan v. State green
ind · 1983
1 sentence

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Loyd v. State green
ind · 1980
2 sentences

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Sorrells v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Aldridge v. California green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Myers v. State green
ind · 1987
2 sentences

1988Myers v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1360, 1367 .

1988Myers v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1360, 1367 .

11988–1988
Richey v. State green
ind · 1981
1 sentence

1988Richey v. State (1981), Ind., 426 N.E.2d 389 .

11988–1988
Trinity Lutheran Church, Inc. of Evansville v. Miller green
indctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1986Trinity Lutheran Church, Inc. of Evansville v. Miller, (1983) Ind.App., 451 N.E.2d 1099, 1103 .

11986–1986
Bank of New York v. Bright green
indctapp · 1986
1 sentence

1986Therefore, while we concur with Bender that Trial Rule 15(B) promotes relief for a party based upon the evidence actually forthcoming at trial, notwithstanding the initial direction set by the pleading, Bank of New York v. Bright, (1986) Ind.App., 494 N.E.2d 970, 974 , we do not find the evidence supports a claim for severance pay, and thus, the theory was not properly before the trial court.

11986–1986
Durham v. State green
ind · 1927
1 sentence

1983The evidence supports an instruction which would be more specifically tailored to a verbatim statement of the law set forth in Durham, supra at 574-75 , 159 N.E. 145 at 147 .

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 44 (1983–2023) TX 39 (1885–2026) IN 30 (1983–2019) CA 29 (1948–2024) MI 28 (1982–2026) AZ 25 (1970–2025) TN 24 (1999–2025) WA 23 (1993–2022) NC 17 (1976–2023) IL 15 (1921–2025) OH 13 (1999–2026) MS 13 (2005–2025) MO 13 (1917–2024) ID 11 (1956–2020) CO 8 (1983–2025) FL 8 (1970–2016) PA 7 (1981–2025) OK 5 (1973–2016) AL 5 (2000–2015) NM 5 (1989–2019) ND 4 (1988–2013) MA 4 (1975–2017) VT 4 (2006–2026) WY 3 (1998–2010) CT 3 (1980–2002) GA 3 (1978–2005) UT 3 (1986–2026) MN 3 (1987–2025) LA 2 (2019–2019) NE 2 (1938–2007) WI 2 (1992–1992) SD 2 (2016–2026)

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