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exclusion defense in Indiana

26 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2020 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Oscar Ramos Quezadagreen
ca5 · 1985 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2018
2 sentences

2018“Due to the lack of any motivation on the part of the recording official to do other than mechanically register an unambiguous factual matter . . . , such records are, like other public documents, inherently reliable.” Id. (quoting United States v. Quezada, 754 F.2d 1190, 1194 (5th Cir. 1985), reh’g denied). [11] Here, State’s Exhibit 4 contained biographical information about Langford and procedural information about his OVWI death case.

2013“Due to the lack of any motivation on the part of the recording official to do other than mechanically register an unambiguous factual matter ..., such records are, like other public documents, inherently rehable.” Id. (quoting United States v. Quezada, 754 F.2d 1190, 1194 (5th Cir.1985)).

22
Helm v. Helmgreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Helm v. Helm, 873 N.E.2d 83, 90 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007).

2015Helm v. Helm, 873 N.E.2d 83, 90 (Ind.Ct.App.2007).

22
Shumaker v. Shumakergreen
indctapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Unfortunately, the Commission was required to make findings on specific factors and grant or deny a CPCN based on those findings, neither of which it did. [39] In some cases, we have found that “a trial court’s exclusion of [statutory] factors from its written findings does not mean that it did not consider them,” Shumaker v. Shumaker, 559 N.E.2d 315, 318 (Ind. Ct. App. 1990), and that any such error by an exclusion of factors may be harmless when the trial court otherwise satisfies the requirements of the statute.

2015Unfortunately, the Commission was required to make findings on specific factors and grant or deny a CPCN based on those findings, neither of which it did. [39] In some cases, we have found that “a trial court’s exclusion of [statutory] factors from its written findings does not mean that it did not consider them,” Shumaker v. Shumaker, 559 N.E.2d 315, 318 (Ind.Ct.App.1990), and that any such error by an exclusion of factors may be harmless when the trial court otherwise satisfies the requirements of the statute.

22
Daniel Lee Pierce v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Pierce, 29 N.E.3d at 1268 ; see Bailey, 131 N.E.3d at 683 (If there is overwhelming evidence of defendant’s guilt, exclusion of wrongfully excluded evidence is harmless error.).

11
Nevada v. Jacksongreen
scotus · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019The U.S. Supreme Court has noted: “Only rarely have we held that the right to present a complete defense was violated by the exclusion of defense evidence under a state rule of evidence.” Nevada v. Jackson, 569 U.S. 505, 509 (2013).

11
cluster 2green
· · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018“However, this exclusion does not bar admission of police records pertaining to ‘routine, ministerial, objective nonevaluative matters made in non-adversarial settings.’” Allen, 994 N.E.2d at 320 (quoting Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 ). “‘The rote recitation of Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A05-1711-CR-2653 | December 11, 2018 Page 7 of 9 biographical information in a booking sheet ordinarily does not implicate the same potential perception biases that a subjective narrative of an investigation or an alleged offense might.’” Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 (quoting United States v

2018“Due to the lack of any motivation on the part of the recording official to do other than mechanically register an unambiguous factual matter . . . , such records are, like other public documents, inherently reliable.” Id. (quoting United States v. Quezada, 754 F.2d 1190, 1194 (5th Cir. 1985), reh’g denied). [11] Here, State’s Exhibit 4 contained biographical information about Langford and procedural information about his OVWI death case.

11
State v. Mazerollegreen
me · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012The Supreme Court of Maine upheld the exclusion of defense testimony by an expert in child psychology to the effect that “because the children’s allegations involved unusual elements not found in a typical child abuse case, such allegations could be projections of childhood fantasies.” State v. Mazerolle, 614 A.2d 68, 71 (Me.1992).

11
In the Matter of Walzgreen
indctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Id. at 532 ; Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolis, 590 N.E.2d 559, 565 (Ind.1992); Matter of Walz, 423 N.E.2d 729, 733 (Ind.Ct.App.1981); Zitter, 37 A.L.R.5th at § 2(a) ("[In the law of trusts it is the intent of the individual settlor that must govern, not the general attitudes of society, and thus if a settlor would specifically provide for an adopted child or descendant to take under a trust instrument, the child should be entitled to receive said share, but the converse is also true and thus a specific exclusion should bar the adopted child from any portion of the estate.").

2010Id. at 532 ; Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolis, 590 N.E.2d 559, 565 (Ind.1992); Matter of Walz, 423 N.E.2d 729, 733 (Ind.Ct.App. 1981); Zitter, 37 A.L.R.5th at § 2(a) ("[I]n the law of trusts it is the intent of the individual settlor that must govern, not the general attitudes of society, and thus if a settlor would specifically provide for an adopted child or descendant to take under a trust instrument, the child should be entitled to receive said share, but the converse is also true and thus a specific exclusion should bar the adopted child from any portion of the estate.").

11
Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolisgreen
ind · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Id. at 532 ; Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolis, 590 N.E.2d 559, 565 (Ind.1992); Matter of Walz, 423 N.E.2d 729, 733 (Ind.Ct.App.1981); Zitter, 37 A.L.R.5th at § 2(a) ("[In the law of trusts it is the intent of the individual settlor that must govern, not the general attitudes of society, and thus if a settlor would specifically provide for an adopted child or descendant to take under a trust instrument, the child should be entitled to receive said share, but the converse is also true and thus a specific exclusion should bar the adopted child from any portion of the estate.").

2010Id. at 532 ; Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolis, 590 N.E.2d 559, 565 (Ind.1992); Matter of Walz, 423 N.E.2d 729, 733 (Ind.Ct.App. 1981); Zitter, 37 A.L.R.5th at § 2(a) ("[I]n the law of trusts it is the intent of the individual settlor that must govern, not the general attitudes of society, and thus if a settlor would specifically provide for an adopted child or descendant to take under a trust instrument, the child should be entitled to receive said share, but the converse is also true and thus a specific exclusion should bar the adopted child from any portion of the estate.").

11
Matteson v. Citizens Insurance Co. of Americagreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Co. of Am., 844 N.E.2d 188, 192 (Ind.Ct.App.2006) (quoting Nuckolls, 682 N.E.2d at 538 ).

11
Sandstrom v. Montanagreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979) (holding that the State must prove every material element of a criminal offense beyond a reasonable doubt, and a jury instruction that shifts the State's burden to the defendant is a Due Process violation).

2006See Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979) (holding that the State must prove every material element of a criminal offense beyond a reasonable doubt, and a jury instruction that shifts the State's burden to the defendant is a Due Process violation).

11
Gassaway v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002In Southern Adjustment Services, Inc. v. American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, 728 So.2d 285, 286-86 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1999), the Florida district court of appeal examined an exclusion clause similarly worded to the clause in the case at bar and found that the policy clearly exeluded coverage for accidents arising out of the operation of an automobile.

11
Northern Insurance Co. of New York v. Ekstromgreen
colo · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Northern Insurance Company of New York v. Ekstrom, 784 P.2d 320, 324 (Colo.1989).

11
United States v. Jess Farmergreen
ca6 · 1975 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
State v. Aldersonyellow
indctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11

Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
USA Life One Insurance v. Nuckolls green
ind · 1997
2 sentences

2006"This is especially true where the policy language in question concerns an exclusion clause." Id.

2002“This is especially true where the policy language in question concerns an exclusion clause.” Id.

32002–2007
Fowler v. State green
indctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2018“However, this exclusion does not bar admission of police records pertaining to ‘routine, ministerial, objective nonevaluative matters made in non-adversarial settings.’” Allen, 994 N.E.2d at 320 (quoting Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 ). “‘The rote recitation of Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A05-1711-CR-2653 | December 11, 2018 Page 7 of 9 biographical information in a booking sheet ordinarily does not implicate the same potential perception biases that a subjective narrative of an investigation or an alleged offense might.’” Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 (quoting United States v

2018“However, this exclusion does not bar admission of police records pertaining to ‘routine, ministerial, objective nonevaluative matters made in non-adversarial settings.’” Allen, 994 N.E.2d at 320 (quoting Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 ). “‘The rote recitation of Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A05-1711-CR-2653 | December 11, 2018 Page 7 of 9 biographical information in a booking sheet ordinarily does not implicate the same potential perception biases that a subjective narrative of an investigation or an alleged offense might.’” Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 (quoting United States v

22013–2018
Mario A. Allen v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2018“However, this exclusion does not bar admission of police records pertaining to ‘routine, ministerial, objective nonevaluative matters made in non-adversarial settings.’” Allen, 994 N.E.2d at 320 (quoting Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 ). “‘The rote recitation of Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A05-1711-CR-2653 | December 11, 2018 Page 7 of 9 biographical information in a booking sheet ordinarily does not implicate the same potential perception biases that a subjective narrative of an investigation or an alleged offense might.’” Fowler, 929 N.E.2d at 879 (quoting United States v

12018–2018
Snover v. State green
indctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2015The State argued that the warrant was either supported by probable cause or the evidence seized was admissible under the good faith exception in United States v. Leon, 468 U.S. 897 , 104 S. Ct. 3405 (1984). [8] This court observed that the credibility of an informant could be established by declarations against penal interest. 837 N.E.2d at 1048-1049 .

12015–2015
United States v. Leon green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2015The State argued that the warrant was either supported by probable cause or the evidence seized was admissible under the good faith exception in United States v. Leon, 468 U.S. 897 , 104 S. Ct. 3405 (1984). [8] This court observed that the credibility of an informant could be established by declarations against penal interest. 837 N.E.2d at 1048-1049 .

2015The State argued that the warrant was either supported by probable cause or the evidence seized was admissible under the good faith exception in United States v. Leon, 468 U.S. 897 , 104 S. Ct. 3405 (1984). [8] This court observed that the credibility of an informant could be established by declarations against penal interest. 837 N.E.2d at 1048-1049 .

12015–2015
Sharon Wright and Leslie Wright v. Anthony E. Miller, D.P.M., and Achilles Podiatry Group green
ind · 2013
1 sentence

2015Because the exclusion of defense witnesses raises Sixth Amendment concerns, the Wiseheart Court then articulated a nonexclusive list of factors from which trial courts should evaluate the exclusion of witnesses for discovery Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A02-1411-JV-777 | May 13, 2015 Page 6 of 12 violations, noting that some of the factors would be inapplicable to a certain set of facts or other factors might be relevant in a given case.4 Id. at 991. [11] More recently, our Supreme Court observed in Wright, where the Court reviewed the trial court’s discovery sanction in

12015–2015
Walkup v. Wabash National Corp. green
ind · 1998
1 sentence

2014Meanwhile, Walkup sought to recover from Cincinnati Insurance under the uninsured motorist coverage provision of Wabash’s policy, which contained an exclusion clause stating the coverage did not apply to “[t]he direct or indirect benefit of any insurer o[r] self-insurer under any worker’s compensation, disability benefits or similar law.” Id. at 715 .

12014–2014
DC v. State green
indctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2011As the Court of Appeals observed, "`Except' is defined as `with the exclusion or exception of'" D.C., 935 N.E.2d at 295 n. 3 (citing www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/except (last visited September 20, 2010)).

12011–2011
Holmes v. South Carolina green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2010So, it concluded, the Constitution "prohibits the exclusion of defense evidence under rules that serve no legitimate purpose or that are disproportionate to the ends that they are asserted to promote," id. at 326 , 126 S.Ct. 1727 but trial judges may exclude evidence "if its probative value is outweighed by certain other factors such as unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or potential to mislead the jury." Id. *535 The Hoimes court noted "illustrations" of rules that were "arbitrary" because they "excluded important defense evidence but ... did not serve any legitimate interests." Id. a

2010So, it concluded, the Constitution "prohibits the exclusion of defense evidence under rules that serve no legitimate purpose or that are disproportionate to the ends that they are asserted to promote," id. at 326 , 126 S.Ct. 1727 but trial judges may exclude evidence "if its probative value is outweighed by certain other factors such as unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or potential to mislead the jury." Id. *535 The Hoimes court noted "illustrations" of rules that were "arbitrary" because they "excluded important defense evidence but ... did not serve any legitimate interests." Id. a

12010–2010
University of Southern Indiana Foundation v. Baker green
ind · 2006
2 sentences

2010Id. at 532 ; Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolis, 590 N.E.2d 559, 565 (Ind.1992); Matter of Walz, 423 N.E.2d 729, 733 (Ind.Ct.App.1981); Zitter, 37 A.L.R.5th at § 2(a) ("[In the law of trusts it is the intent of the individual settlor that must govern, not the general attitudes of society, and thus if a settlor would specifically provide for an adopted child or descendant to take under a trust instrument, the child should be entitled to receive said share, but the converse is also true and thus a specific exclusion should bar the adopted child from any portion of the estate.").

2010Id. at 532 ; Malachowski v. Bank One, Indianapolis, 590 N.E.2d 559, 565 (Ind.1992); Matter of Walz, 423 N.E.2d 729, 733 (Ind.Ct.App. 1981); Zitter, 37 A.L.R.5th at § 2(a) ("[I]n the law of trusts it is the intent of the individual settlor that must govern, not the general attitudes of society, and thus if a settlor would specifically provide for an adopted child or descendant to take under a trust instrument, the child should be entitled to receive said share, but the converse is also true and thus a specific exclusion should bar the adopted child from any portion of the estate.").

12010–2010
Crane v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2010One such "arbitrary" rule was held unconstitutional in Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683 , 106 S.Ct. 2142 , 90 L.Ed.2d 636 (1986), where Crane was prevented from attempting to show at trial that his confession was unreliable because of the cireumstances under which it was obtained.

2010One such "arbitrary" rule was held unconstitutional in Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683 , 106 S.Ct. 2142 , 90 L.Ed.2d 636 (1986), where Crane was prevented from attempting to show at trial that his confession was unreliable because of the cireumstances under which it was obtained.

12010–2010
Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Evansville Vanderburgh, Public Library green
indctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Id.

12008–2008
New Hampshire Insurance v. Jefferson Insurance green
nyappdiv · 1995
2 sentences

2002In New Hampshire Insurance Company v. Jefferson Insurance Company of New York, 213 A.D.2d 325, 327 , 624 N.Y.S.2d 392 (N.Y.App.Div.1995), the supreme court of New York found that an exclusion clause nearly identical to the exclusion clause in the case at bar was clear and unambiguous.

2002In New Hampshire Insurance Company v. Jefferson Insurance Company of New York, 213 A.D.2d 325, 327 , 624 N.Y.S.2d 392 (N.Y.App.Div.1995), the supreme court of New York found that an exclusion clause nearly identical to the exclusion clause in the case at bar was clear and unambiguous.

12002–2002
United States v. James Darnell Smith green
ca6 · 1984
11993–1993
Bigelow v. United States green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1993In United States v. Smith (1984) 6th Cir., 736 F.2d 1103 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 868 , 105 S.Ct. 213 , 83 L.Ed.2d 143 , the court addressed the same question and concluded: "The day may have arrived, therefore, when [expert testimony about eyewitness reliability] can be said to conform to a generally accepted explanatory theory." Id. at 1107.

1993In United States v. Smith (1984) 6th Cir., 736 F.2d 1103 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 868 , 105 S.Ct. 218 , 83 L.Ed.2d 148 , the court addressed the same question and concluded: "The day may have arrived, therefore, when [expert testimony about eyewitness reliability] can be said to conform to a generally accepted explanatory theory." Id. at 1107.

11993–1993
Foreman v. Collins green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1993In United States v. Smith (1984) 6th Cir., 736 F.2d 1103 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 868 , 105 S.Ct. 218 , 83 L.Ed.2d 148 , the court addressed the same question and concluded: "The day may have arrived, therefore, when [expert testimony about eyewitness reliability] can be said to conform to a generally accepted explanatory theory." Id. at 1107.

11993–1993
Balkcom v. House green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1993In United States v. Smith (1984) 6th Cir., 736 F.2d 1103 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 868 , 105 S.Ct. 218 , 83 L.Ed.2d 148 , the court addressed the same question and concluded: "The day may have arrived, therefore, when [expert testimony about eyewitness reliability] can be said to conform to a generally accepted explanatory theory." Id. at 1107.

11993–1993
Savannah Chemical Co. v. Johnson green
sc · 1916
1 sentence

1993In United States v. Smith (1984) 6th Cir., 736 F.2d 1103 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 868 , 105 S.Ct. 213 , 83 L.Ed.2d 143 , the court addressed the same question and concluded: "The day may have arrived, therefore, when [expert testimony about eyewitness reliability] can be said to conform to a generally accepted explanatory theory." Id. at 1107.

11993–1993
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Boles green
ind · 1985
11990–1990
Gelco Vehicle Leasing, Inc. v. Boston green
indctapp · 1989
11990–1990
Bradford v. State green
fla · 1973
11986–1986
State v. Bright green
kan · 1981
11986–1986
State v. Smith green
ariz · 1984
11986–1986
State v. Mansfield green
mo · 1982
11986–1986
State v. Marchellino green
iowa · 1981
11986–1986
Barrett v. Commercial Standard Ins. Co. green
texapp · 1940
11982–1982
Auto-Teria, Inc. v. Ahern green
indctapp · 1976
11980–1980
United States of America Ex Rel. Herbert Sperling, Relator-Appellant v. Walter v. Fitzpatrick, Warden, West Street House of Detention green
ca2 · 1970
11976–1976
United States v. William Hill green
ca7 · 1971
11976–1976
United States v. William Gordon Winsett green
ca9 · 1975
11976–1976
United States v. Gerald Duane Vandemark green
ca9 · 1975
11976–1976

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